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 Tòir The original Origin Scotland / Speyside Provenance and type of barley(S) Undisclosed Tourbage 35 ppm Maturation(s) First-fill Bourbon casks, virgin American oak casks and rye casks Alcohol: 50.0% Specifications: No chill filtration or colorants outturn Not communicated
Nose: An Cnoc Peatheart reveals smoky, peaty notes, with hints of citrus and vanilla. Feel: On the palate, this whisky reveals complex flavors of peat, dried fruit and caramel, complemented by spicy and floral notes. Finish: The finish is long and warm, leaving a soft, smoky mouthfeel.
Nose: Sea salt, peat, shellfish, white wine, iodine, malt, cinnamon, nutmeg, black pepper. Mouth: Malty, peaty, salty, black pepper, oak, green tea, cinnamon, nutmeg, white wine. Finish: Persistent, woody, on salt and spices.