Balmenach 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 21861) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
- Distillery
- Balmenach
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 59.2%
- Age
- 15 years
- Price
- £104.95
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Cooked Fruit, Honey, Tobacco
- Description
- Distilled in 2009 and aged 15 years in a single Pedro Ximénez sherry cask, this Speyside single malt from Balmenach was bottled at cask strength by Hunter Laing in 2025. A rare release limited to just 101 bottles.
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Balmenach 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 21861) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) is a 15-year-old single malt from Balmenach (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 59.2% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, dried fruit, cooked fruit, honey. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Distilled in 2009 and aged 15 years in a single Pedro Ximénez sherry cask, this Speyside single malt from Balmenach was bottled at cask strength by Hunter Laing in 2025. A rare release limited to just 101 bottles.
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