Balmenach 9 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
- Distillery
- Balmenach
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 56.6%
- Age
- 9 years
- Price
- £64.95
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Chocolate, Toasted, Nutty
- Description
- Balmenach's nine-year maturation culminates in an oloroso sherry finish that builds layers of caramel, toasted nuts, and warming spice. The smaller octave cask accelerates wood interaction, coating the palate with the intensity Darkness range is known for.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Balmenach 9 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) is a 9-year-old single malt from Balmenach (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 56.6% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, dried fruit, chocolate, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Balmenach's nine-year maturation culminates in an oloroso sherry finish that builds layers of caramel, toasted nuts, and warming spice. The smaller octave cask accelerates wood interaction, coating the palate with the intensity Darkness range is known for.
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