Balmenach 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna (with White Cap)
- Distillery
- Balmenach
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 43%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £399
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Toasted, Old Wood, Smokey, Honey
- Description
- Speyside anchors the Balmenach 12 Year Old, where drinkers have called it 'Sherried' and 'Toasted'. Many might appreciate the 'Old Wood' and 'Smokey' notes nestled within this expression. However, at £399.0, it commands a price that could be seen as either exclusive or excessive.
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Balmenach 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna (with White Cap) is a 12-year-old single malt from Balmenach (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 43% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, sweet and fruity character — sherried, toasted, old wood, smokey. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Speyside anchors the Balmenach 12 Year Old, where drinkers have called it 'Sherried' and 'Toasted'. Many might appreciate the 'Old Wood' and 'Smokey' notes nestled within this expression. However, at £399.0, it commands a price that could be seen as either exclusive or excessive.
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