Balmenach 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 150012) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
- Distillery
- Balmenach
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 8 years
- Price
- £46.33
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, New Wood, Malt Extract, Fresh Fruit, Honey
- Description
- Cask 150012 from Murray McDavid lets the Balmenach 8 Year Old shine with 'New Wood' and 'Vanilla'. An attractive 46% ABV further complements its 'Fresh Fruit' and 'Honey' finish. £46.33 seems fair for an untested offering.
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Balmenach 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 150012) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is a 8-year-old single malt from Balmenach (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect heavily oaked, sweet and fruity character — vanilla, new wood, malt extract, fresh fruit. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. Good value for the quality offered.
Cask 150012 from Murray McDavid lets the Balmenach 8 Year Old shine with 'New Wood' and 'Vanilla'. An attractive 46% ABV further complements its 'Fresh Fruit' and 'Honey' finish. £46.33 seems fair for an untested offering.
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