Balmenach 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 131) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
- Distillery
- Balmenach
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 58.4%
- Age
- 8 years
- Price
- £55.15
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Honey, Vanilla, Toasted, Fresh Fruit
- Description
- Speyside brings an 8-year-old charm with Balmenach's Malt Extract and Fresh Fruit notes. The Alistair Walker release carries a robust 58.4% ABV, making it a rich exploration of Scotland's whisky heartland. Not rated yet, this single malt is priced at £55.15 — either a steal or a gamble. Some say it whispers Honey and Vanilla, but hard to say without tasting it.
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Balmenach 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 131) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is a 8-year-old single malt from Balmenach (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 58.4% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — malt extract, honey, vanilla, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. Good value for the quality offered.
Speyside brings an 8-year-old charm with Balmenach's Malt Extract and Fresh Fruit notes. The Alistair Walker release carries a robust 58.4% ABV, making it a rich exploration of Scotland's whisky heartland. Not rated yet, this single malt is priced at £55.15 — either a steal or a gamble. Some say it whispers Honey and Vanilla, but hard to say without tasting it.
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