Balmenach 14 Year Old 2001 (cask 12129) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
- Distillery
- Balmenach
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 50%
- Age
- 14 years
- Price
- £60.05
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Honey, Hay-like, Fresh Fruit
- Description
- Balmenach rarely appears as a single malt, as most production goes into blends—making this 14-year-old from Hunter Laing's Old Malt Cask series a welcome find. Matured in a refill hogshead from 2001 to 2015, this Speyside single malt offers a restrained, traditional profile with subtle fruit and spice.
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Balmenach 14 Year Old 2001 (cask 12129) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is a 14-year-old single malt from Balmenach (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 50% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and delicately floral character — malt extract, honey, hay-like, fresh fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Balmenach rarely appears as a single malt, as most production goes into blends—making this 14-year-old from Hunter Laing's Old Malt Cask series a welcome find. Matured in a refill hogshead from 2001 to 2015, this Speyside single malt offers a restrained, traditional profile with subtle fruit and spice.
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