Balmenach 40 Year Old 1979 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
- Distillery
- Balmenach
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 45.4%
- Age
- 40 years
- Price
- £725
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Old Wood, Dried Fruit, Tobacco
- Description
- 40 years of maturing and bottled at 45.4% ABV, Balmenach commands attention. 'Sherried' and filled with 'Old Wood', it's said to be rich. Only one perfect score though, so who knows? At £725, maybe it's more rare than accessible.
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Balmenach 40 Year Old 1979 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is a 40-year-old single malt from Balmenach (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 45.4% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, old wood, dried fruit, tobacco. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
40 years of maturing and bottled at 45.4% ABV, Balmenach commands attention. 'Sherried' and filled with 'Old Wood', it's said to be rich. Only one perfect score though, so who knows? At £725, maybe it's more rare than accessible.
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