One of the forgotten distilleries of Speyside Allt-A-Bhainne was built in 1975 by Seagrams. It was one of the first distilleries designed to be operated by one person. It is a workhorse distillery, mostly going for blends, and it is very rare to see a single malt coming from it. But when you do, wow.

Originally designed to make a light malt, they have also produced a heavily peated style in recent years. Both styles are amazing! This whisky from Douglas Laing’s Provenance series follows on the side of light and estery. Matured for 10 years in a refill bourbon barrel, there is a lot of marmalade and vanilla on the nose, followed by toasted pastry. This whisky has a thick mouthfeel with notes of apple crumble and clotted cream.

A distillery people forget, but as soon as you taste this whisky, you will remember it forever. 

– Calum Diack, Quaich Bar Manager