Highland Single Malt Allta Private Edition No 10
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled single malt whisky bottled at 51.2% ABV, this spirit does not mature further in the bottle and is ready to enjoy immediately. It will remain in peak condition indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place, and can be savored over several years once opened.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Smoked salmon canapes, mature blue cheeses such as Stilton, and rich dark chocolate truffles.
✨ Technical Specifications
Glenmorangie Allta, which translates to 'wild' in Scots Gaelic, is a groundbreaking Highland single malt that serves as the tenth release in the distillery's acclaimed Private Edition series. Created by the visionary Dr. Bill Lumsden, this whisky shifts the traditional focus of Scotch maturation from wood to the transformative power of yeast. It is crafted using a bespoke wild yeast strain, Saccharomyces diaemath, discovered growing naturally on the Cadboll barley fields surrounding the distillery. This wild yeast was cultivated and used for fermentation, imparting an unusually rich, bready, and floral character. Aged primarily in second-fill ex-bourbon casks to ensure the unique yeast profile was not overshadowed by heavy oak, Allta offers a fascinating, terroir-driven narrative of the Tarbat Peninsula's native microflora.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1843 by William Matheson on the tranquil shores of the Dornoch Firth in Ross-shire, Glenmorangie stands as a benchmark of Highland single malt Scotch whisky. The distillery is distinguished by its use of Scotland's tallest copper pot stills—rising over five meters—which foster prolonged copper contact and reflux, yielding an exceptionally delicate, floral, and citrus-forward spirit. Mineral-rich, hard water sourced from the historic Tarlogie Springs further shapes its distinct profile. Under the innovative stewardship of Dr. Bill Lumsden and owner Moët Hennessy, Glenmorangie pioneered secondary wood finishing in Sauternes, Port, and Sherry casks. Beyond core benchmarks like The Original and The Nectar, the house crafts revered, complex expressions such as Signet, Pride, and the vintage Bond House No. 1 Collection, balancing Highland elegance with cutting-edge wood management.