In 1968 the distillery began its first production run. Glenallchie was the fourth distillery designed by William Delm-Evans and built by MacKinlay and McPherson (the distilling arm of Scottish and Newcastle ltd). It was designed to be almost entirely gravity-fed to run on reduced energy. In 2017 Billy Walker along with his business partners Trisha Savage and Graham Stevenson came together to acquire the distillery from Chivas brothers, bringing with them their industry expertise. In 2018 their first core range of single malts were launched, this marked the first-ever range of single malts to be released by the speyside distillery. In 2021 their master distiller Billy Walker was introduced into the Whisky's Magazine Prestigious Hall of Fame as he's made a lasting contribution to the world of whisky. In the same year, they also won the world's best single malt title at the World Whiskies Awards.
Key Facts About GlenAllachie Distillery
Region: Speyside, Scotland
Founded: 1967
Location: Near Aberlour, Speyside
Ownership: The GlenAllachie Distillers Company Ltd
Master Distiller: Billy Walker
Water Source: Ben Rinnes springs
Stills: Copper pot stills
Style: Rich, full-bodied, sherry-led
Known For: Exceptional cask maturation and wood management
GlenAllachie Whisky Style & Flavour Profile
GlenAllachie whiskies are characterised by:
Rich dried fruits (raisins, figs, dates)
Dark chocolate and cocoa
Honeyed malt sweetness
Baking spices (cinnamon, nutmeg)
Toffee and caramel
Bold oak influence
Long, warming finish
This flavour profile makes GlenAllachie especially well suited to sherry, wine, and virgin oak cask maturation.
Cask Philosophy & Maturation
GlenAllachie is widely praised for its cask programme, which includes:
Oloroso & Pedro Ximénez sherry casks
Virgin oak casks
Wine casks (Madeira, Rioja, Sauternes)
Bourbon barrels
Billy Walker’s hands-on approach ensures each cask is selected, monitored, and bottled at optimal maturity.
Why Whisky Enthusiasts Value GlenAllachie
Industry-leading wood management
Bottled at higher ABVs (often 46%+ or cask strength)
Natural colour and non-chill filtration
Outstanding value for age-statement whiskies
Highly regarded by critics and collectors.