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As Ardbeg’s first Committee Release of 2026, this Ardbeg Ten Cask Strength bids farewell to the flamboyant, whimsical label designs of recent years. Instead, it returns to basics with a clean, classic cream-coloured label. One can’t help but wonder: does this signal a return to their original craft, leaving behind the superficiality of some recent experimental works? Let's find out.
Kicking Off the 2026
Three and a half hours later, I pulled up at the Highlander Inn in Craigellachie. The tasting was hosted by the Hong Kong-based independent bottler, Whisky Concerto. We went through six of their bottlings, and before I dive into the details, let me give you my "TL;DR" conclusion: delicious, playful, and crafted with a clear sense of conviction.
writing about glenallachie is by no means an easy task for me. as a devout lover of islay whiskies, i have always felt somewhat lacking in an emotional connection with the 'good boys' of speyside. moreover, glenallachie is a relatively young distillery by scottish standards, having been built in 1967. compared to many century-old distilleries, information here is relatively transparent, modern, and clear. it lacks those dramatic, soap-opera-like feuds and historical rivalries between brother distilleries, missing perhaps a touch of theatrical intrigue.
glenallachie is, quite simply, might be just a distillery.