Glenallachie 14y/o 2009 Madeira Barrique#7651 59.5%ABV 30ml

Madeira Single cask from Glenallachie exclusive to Germany. This had pretty high scores on whisky base and from German reviewers so I had high expectations. This has lovely madeira notes to start then a feisty hot alcohol punch in the middle and the finish is long - a little spicy woody astringent then the nice Madeira notes appear right at the finish. Billy Walker has a cult following and some people love Madeira casks so this might account for the high scores. Its improves a lot if water is added. May be extreme neck pour effect and will improve with a bit of air. Grab a sample - this could be divisive.