Meikle Tòir, which means 'great aspiration', represents the seasonal production of peated whisky that Billy Walker and his team at GlenAllachie began in 2018. Using continental peat from St Fergus, around 100,000 liters of spirit are produced in around six weeks a year. Meikle Tòir production begins with a long fermentation period of 160 hours - almost three times the industry average - and produces a fruity, ester-rich whisky.
Producer GlenAllachie Distillery Brand Meikle Tôir The Chinquapin One Origin Scotland / Speyside Provenance and type of barley(S) Undisclosed Tourbage 35 ppm Maturation(s) American ex-Bourbon oak casks, followed by Chinquapin virgin oak barrels Alcohol: 48.0% Specifications: No chill filtration or colorants outturn Not communicated
Nose: Glen Garioch Founder's Reserve reveals aromas of dried fruit, honey and vanilla, with a subtle hint of smoke. Feel: On the palate, this Highland single malt is smooth and creamy, with notes of ripe fruit, nuts and spices. Finish: The finish is long and warm, marked by notes of oak and caramel. A balanced, flavorful whisky, to be enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to release all its complexity.
Nose: Smoky oak embers, burnt licorice and honey, with ginger, butterscotch and orange zest.
Mouth: Cocoa, crème brûlée and toasted almonds, with cinnamon, anise and campfire smoke.