White Heather 15 Year Old

Rare white heather is thought to be lucky in Scotland, a bit like a four leaf clover. Created by celebrated master blender Billy Walker (mentioned on the Glendronach card), this whisky contains a significant amount of his GlenAllachie single malt alongside Highland malt, a small percentage of peated Islay malt, and a foundation of well-aged grain whisky.

These were initially matured in various bourbon and sherry casks, before being married together and placed into Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso puncheons, as well as Appalachian fresh oak casks (that had no prior contents). Every part was aged for at least 15 years, with malt whiskies making up a pleasing 57-60% of the blend. White Heather was a popular blend back in the 1970s (including a ‘deluxe’ 15-year-old) that Walker remembered fondly and was excited to recreate for the modern age.