GlenAllachie Distillery has unveiled a truly exceptional single malt to celebrate Lunar New Year 2025, honouring the Year of the Snake. This limited-edition 11-Year-Old single malt is a masterful tribute to the zodiac's wisdom, charm, and elegance, brought to life through a sophisticated union of cask finishes and striking design.
An Artful Creation for a Momentous Year
The Year of the Snake, representing intuition and elegance, is beautifully encapsulated in this celebratory whisky. Crafted by the renowned Master Distiller Billy Walker, this 11-year-old expression has been matured in a harmonious trio of casks - Pedro Ximénez, Oloroso sherry, and virgin oak. The result is a single malt of exceptional depth and complexity, bottled at 48% ABV, non-chill filtered, and boasting natural colour.
Walker’s meticulous wood management ensures each sip reveals the whisky's layers of character, making it an ideal dram to toast the Lunar New Year.
Tasting Notes
Colour: A rich, polished mahogany hue.
Nose: A captivating medley of orange peel, luscious chocolate, and caramelised ginger, interwoven with delicate notes of honeysuckle, buttercream, and brandied dark cherries.
Palate: Decadently smooth, with waves of butterscotch, grilled honeycomb, and brandy snaps. These are followed by blood orange, poached pears, and a delightful finish of cinnamon butter, crystallised ginger, and chocolate gâteau.
Each sip is a sensory journey, blending sweet indulgence with a warm, spiced embrace.
The Design: Elegance Meets Tradition
GlenAllachie’s Lunar New Year edition is as much a visual masterpiece as it is a liquid one. Created in collaboration with Scottish design agency Threebrand and featuring the work of acclaimed English illustrator Simon Henshaw, the packaging celebrates both Asian culture and the distillery’s Scottish roots.
The carton showcases a continuous gold-foiled snake entwined amidst Asian-inspired foliage, with a whisky cask subtly nodding to GlenAllachie’s wood expertise. The deep green backdrop is a homage to the wood element of 2025’s Snake zodiac, accented with opulent gold and red details symbolising prosperity and good fortune.
To elevate the experience, the bottle itself is adorned with a bespoke 3D golden snake charm, finished in premium satin - a tangible emblem of this remarkable release.
Where to Find It
This exclusive release is limited in availability, making it a prized addition for collectors and whisky enthusiasts alike. Whether you’re marking the Lunar New Year or searching for the perfect gift, the GlenAllachie 11-Year-Old Year of the Snake edition is available from AsiaEuro Singapore and Malaysia websites.