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 Sherry One Origin Scotland / Speyside Provenance and type of barley(S) Undisclosed Tourbage 35 ppm Maturation(s) American ex-Bourbon oak casks, Then, puncheons of PX & Oloroso Sherry Alcohol: 48.0% Specifications: No chill filtration or colorants outturn Not communicated
Nose: Auchentoshan 1988 PX Finish reveals sweet notes of fig and raisin, followed by aromas of caramel and vanilla. Feel: On the palate, this single malt reveals flavors of candied fruit, dark chocolate and dried fruit, with a touch of toasted oak. Finish: The finish is long and warm, leaving notes of honey, spice and ripe fruit on the palate.
Nose: Sweet and dry. Slightly maritime, sea breeze, oyster shells, earthy and mineral with sphagnum moss. A little water develops the maritime notes and calms the spices.
Mouth: Unctuous, with a creamy texture, powerful, sweet at the start and salty in the middle, mineral and an abundance of peppery spices. A fruity touch of apple and pear.
Finish: Long with lots of spice, Sichuan pepper that intensifies with a little water.