Allt A Bhainne 1996 Connoisseurs Choice Whisky

3 May 2013

The distillery (pronounced Alt-a-Bane) was commissioned in 1975 to supply malt whisky for Chivas Regal. The distillery was expanded in 1989 and has a 'potential' output of 4.5million litres of alcohol.
The distillery was mothballed in 2003.

This Connoisseurs Choice bottling of Allt a Bhainne was distilled back in 1996.

Tasting Notes:
Colour – Dark Straw.
Nose – Fresh and fruity with hints of green pear and apple. Toasted malt with a subtle almond nuttiness.
Palate – Peppery initially with a sweet citrus fruit edge and milk chocolate.
Body – Light.
Finish – Long and smooth.

Cask type – Refill Sherry Hogsheads.

Distilled Allt a Bhainne Distillery, Selected, matured and bottled by Gordon & MacPhail.

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