Balmenach 30 Year Old 1983 (cask 10162) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Balmenach
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 52.8%
- Age
- 30 years
- Price
- £212.26
- Tasting notes
- Toasted, Old Wood, Cooked Mash, Tobacco, Leathery
- Description
- Balmenach rarely appears as a single malt outside the blending vat; this 1983 cask from Douglas Laing's Directors' Cut range is an uncommon opportunity to experience the distillery's bold, meaty character in its own right. Thirty years in wood have developed layered complexity, finishing with the characteristic burnt toast note that defines the spirit.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Balmenach 30 Year Old 1983 (cask 10162) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is a 30-year-old single malt from Balmenach (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 52.8% ABV. Expect oaky, gentle spice and subtly sweet character — toasted, old wood, cooked mash, tobacco. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Balmenach rarely appears as a single malt outside the blending vat; this 1983 cask from Douglas Laing's Directors' Cut range is an uncommon opportunity to experience the distillery's bold, meaty character in its own right. Thirty years in wood have developed layered complexity, finishing with the characteristic burnt toast note that defines the spirit.
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