Description
The distillery (pronounced Alt-a-Bane) was commissioned in 1975 to supply malt whisky as a component of Chivas Regal Blend. The distillery was expanded in 1989 and has a potential output of 4.5million litres of alcohol.
The distillery was mothballed in 2003.
TASTING NOTE
Colour: Pale gold.
WITHOUT WATER
:Nose: Light esters -hints of pears and fresh fruits. Fragrant with floral influences emerging.
Palate: Sweet, with defined fruity influences - citrus notes of oranges and lemons, with a touch of sweet sherbert.
WITH WATER
:Nose: Fruity notes with subtle flowery influences - hints of rose petals.
Palate: Flowery - subtle rose influences. With a delicate spice, some fruits and a hint of fresh esters.
Body: Light with delicate esters.
Finish: Short with sweetness.
Cask Type(s): Refill Bourbon barrels
Whisky Style: Very light and easy drinking.
DISTILLED 1991 BOTTLED 2004
70CL.43%VOL.
TASTING NOTE
Colour: Pale gold.
WITHOUT WATER:
Nose: Light esters -hints of pears and fresh fruits. Fragrant with floral influences emerging.
Palate: Sweet, with defined fruity influences - citrus notes of oranges and lemons, with a touch of sweet sherbert.
WITH WATER:
Nose: Fruity notes with subtle flowery influences - hints of rose petals.
Palate: Flowery - subtle rose influences. With a delicate spice, some fruits and a hint of fresh esters.
Body: Light with delicate esters.
Finish: Short with sweetness.
Cask Type(s): Refill Bourbon barrels
Whisky Style: Very light and easy drinking.DISTILLED 1991 BOTTLED 2004 70CL.43%VOL.