Balmenach 30 Year Old 1979 (cask 156) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
- Distillery
- Balmenach
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 56.3%
- Age
- 30 years
- Price
- £140.57
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Old Wood, Dried Fruit, Toasted, Leathery
- Description
- From Speyside, Balmenach 30 Year Old 1979 features 'Sherried' and 'Old Wood' characteristics. Community tags add 'Dried Fruit' and 'Toasted', which paint a complex picture. At £140.57, it's an enticing mystery, albeit unreviewed.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Balmenach 30 Year Old 1979 (cask 156) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is a 30-year-old single malt from Balmenach (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 56.3% ABV. Expect fruity, oaky and sweet character — sherried, old wood, dried fruit, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
From Speyside, Balmenach 30 Year Old 1979 features 'Sherried' and 'Old Wood' characteristics. Community tags add 'Dried Fruit' and 'Toasted', which paint a complex picture. At £140.57, it's an enticing mystery, albeit unreviewed.
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