Name: Balmenach 17 Year Old 1998 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)
Brand: Balmenach
Price: 59.10 GBP
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What does Balmenach 17 Year Old 1998 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) taste like?

Accepted Answer

Balmenach 17 Year Old 1998 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) is characterised by Sherried, Honey, Nutty, Old Wood, Dried Fruit notes. Balmenach Speyside single malt distilled in December 1998 and aged 17 years in a single cask before independent bottling by Gleann Mór in March 2016. This rare expression yields 237 bottles of uncompromised single-cask character from one of Speyside's traditional distilleries.

Question 2

Is Balmenach 17 Year Old 1998 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

No — Balmenach 17 Year Old 1998 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) is not smoky. It scores only 0/100 on smoke, with minimal or no peaty character.

Question 3

Is Balmenach 17 Year Old 1998 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) sweet?

Accepted Answer

Balmenach 17 Year Old 1998 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) has some sweetness (56/100) but it's balanced by other flavours — not a dessert dram.

Question 4

Is Balmenach 17 Year Old 1998 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Balmenach 17 Year Old 1998 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) is a good step up for beginners with some experience — not the easiest starting point, but very rewarding.

Question 5

Is Balmenach 17 Year Old 1998 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) worth the money?

Accepted Answer

Balmenach 17 Year Old 1998 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) costs £59.1 and is rated 0.0/5 by the community (0 ratings). Worth trying before committing to a full bottle.

Question 6

Should I drink Balmenach 17 Year Old 1998 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

At 52.1% ABV, Balmenach 17 Year Old 1998 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) benefits from a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Try it neat first, then add water gradually.

Question 7

What food pairs well with Balmenach 17 Year Old 1998 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)?

Accepted Answer

Balmenach 17 Year Old 1998 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) pairs well with dark chocolate, Christmas cake, blue cheese, dried figs, and walnuts. The balanced character complements these flavours naturally.

Question 8

What glass should I use for Balmenach 17 Year Old 1998 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for Balmenach 17 Year Old 1998 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) — its tulip shape concentrates the aromas and lets you appreciate the full nose. A nosing glass or copita also works well.

Question 9

What is the best serving temperature for Balmenach 17 Year Old 1998 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)?

Accepted Answer

Serve Balmenach 17 Year Old 1998 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) at room temperature (around 18–22°C). Avoid chilling it — cold temperatures suppress the aromas. If the room is warm, a brief rest after pouring is all it needs.

Question 10

Is Balmenach 17 Year Old 1998 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) similar to Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Balmenach 17 Year Old 1998 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) and Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) share a similar flavour profile (Sherried, Honey, Dried Fruit) and are in a similar price range. Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) costs £65.84 vs £59.1 for Balmenach 17 Year Old 1998 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór).

Question 11

Is Balmenach 17 Year Old 1998 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) similar to Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Balmenach 17 Year Old 1998 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) and Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky share a similar flavour profile (Honey) and are in a similar price range. Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky costs £46.95 vs £59.1 for Balmenach 17 Year Old 1998 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór).

Question 12

How does Balmenach 17 Year Old 1998 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) compare to Big Peat at Christmas 2021?

Accepted Answer

Balmenach 17 Year Old 1998 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) and Big Peat at Christmas 2021 are in a similar price range but offer very different experiences. Balmenach 17 Year Old 1998 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) is complex and layered, while Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is known for Smokey, Medicinal, Coal-gas notes. See the full comparison on Neatly.

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