Alexander Murray Allt-a-Bhainne 19 Year Old 1996

Alexander Murray Allt-a-Bhainne 19 Year Old 1996Perhaps best known for its most unintuitive Gaelic pronunciation [oltah vain], Allt a Bhainne meaning burn of milk has stood at the foot of Ben Rinnes in Speyside since 1975. Built by its owners, Chivas, its role is to produce a single malt of a particular type for the use in blended whisky. Braeval, its sister distillery (formally Braes of Glenlivet), was built at the same time during ongoing efforts to improve the companys wider blending program.

The oily and viscous body gives this Rye a great “chew” that lasts and lasts

The spirit is made of a proprietary blend of highland and lowland agave

The Red Fruits and crisp acidity have been carefully balanced to create a soft and smooth wine

this would complement vanilla ice cream with fresh fruit as a dessert or as a base for ice itself

Subtle nose of golden delicious apple-meat and honey

already in tune

Grapefruit’s a winter fruit

This expertise and attention to detail give Elijah Craig Small Batch the right balance of rich flavor and full body

it’s best served chilled or over ice

left an indelible legacy

Just outside the Chivas stronghold of Keith on the road to Craigellachie sits the Glentauchers distillery

PALATE Tastes of corn candy sweetness