Description
The Whisky Big Nose Glenallachie 2004 13YO #901012
The Whisky Big Nose is a popular Taiwanese independent bottling series, known for its playful illustrated labels and flavour‑driven, high‑strength single casks. Glenallachie 2004 13 Years Old #901012 comes from the Speyside distillery Glenallachie and was bottled for the Big Nose range by DR Scotch Whisky Ltd. (DRS). Distilled on 30 November 2004 and bottled in August 2018, it was matured for 13 years in a Butt cask. The label states “distilled 30 Nov 2004, bottled Aug 2018, one of 581 bottles”, with a robust ABV of 61.4%, making this a limited, cask‑strength release with rich fruit, sherried depth and spicy oak—ideal for enthusiasts and collectors.
Distillation & Style
Origin: Speyside, Scotland; distilled at Glenallachie, a distillery acclaimed for honeyed malt character, raisins, toffee and rich, approachable Speyside style.
Distilled on 30th November 2004, bottled in August 2018, giving 13 years of maturation in a Butt cask, typically associated with large‑format sherry or seasoned oak, contributing dried fruit and spice complexity.
Bottled by DRS for The Whisky Big Nose series as a single cask, natural colour and non‑chill filtered at 61.4% ABV, preserving full intensity of aroma and texture; total outturn 581 bottles.
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep gold to light amber with copper highlights.
Aroma: Toffee, honeyed malt, baked apples and pears, raisins and orange peel, with vanilla, cinnamon, clove and nutty oak in the background.
Palate: Full‑bodied and robust. Thick malt syrup and dried‑fruit sweetness lead, followed by sherried raisins, citrus marmalade, dark chocolate and spicy oak. The high ABV delivers a powerful warmth; with a splash of water the whisky opens to softer fruit, chocolate and nutty notes. Long, focused finish with lingering dried fruit, leather and gentle tannins.
Reviews & Accolades
Whiskybase lists this as Glenallachie 2004 DRS – The Whisky Big Nose, 13 years, Butt #901012, with community notes emphasizing dense sherry influence, spice and dried fruit, and generally positive appreciation among independent‑bottling fans.
Within Mandarin‑speaking whisky circles, Big Nose Glenallachie bottlings are often praised as “high‑strength yet well‑focused sherry drams” with good value, best enjoyed with a little water to explore the layers.
Decanting: Taste neat first, then add a few drops of water and rest 10–15 minutes
Special Info: The label specifies “Distilled 30 Nov 2004, Bottled Aug 2018, one of 581 bottles, cask type: Butt, ABV 61.4%”, confirming its single‑cask, cask‑strength, limited‑edition nature. Long maturation in a Butt brings pronounced dried fruit, spice and oak tones, layered over Glenallachie’s natural honey, toffee and malt richness—a compelling option for fans of full‑bodied Speyside and sherry‑style single malts.
Origin: Scotland, Speyside
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Glenallachie
Distilled: 30 Nov 2004
Bottled: Aug 2018
Maturation: 13 years, Butt cask
ABV: 61.4%
Volume: 700ml
