Balmenach 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
- Distillery
- Balmenach
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 43%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £299
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Honey, Toasted, Hay-like, Nutty
- Description
- A rare 12-year-old from the Flora and Fauna series, Balmenach is seldom seen today. This Speyside single malt represents classic bottling house aesthetics and distillery character from an era of lighter independent releases.
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Balmenach 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is a 12-year-old single malt from Balmenach (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 43% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and delicately floral character — malt extract, honey, toasted, hay-like. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
A rare 12-year-old from the Flora and Fauna series, Balmenach is seldom seen today. This Speyside single malt represents classic bottling house aesthetics and distillery character from an era of lighter independent releases.
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