Balmenach 18 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness)
- Distillery
- Balmenach
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 56.7%
- Age
- 18 years
- Price
- £88.95
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Cooked Fruit, Honey
- Description
- Balmenach 18 Year Old finished in a Moscatel sherry octave cask showcases a rare distillery through an unconventional vessel. The smaller octave format intensifies wood interaction, delivering concentrated sherried fruit character in an independently bottled, limited release.
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Balmenach 18 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness) is a 18-year-old single malt from Balmenach (Scotland), bottled at 56.7% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and light oak character — sherried, dried fruit, cooked fruit, honey. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Balmenach 18 Year Old finished in a Moscatel sherry octave cask showcases a rare distillery through an unconventional vessel. The smaller octave format intensifies wood interaction, delivering concentrated sherried fruit character in an independently bottled, limited release.
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