Balmenach 16 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
- Distillery
- Balmenach
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 61.1%
- Age
- 16 years
- Price
- £119.95
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Cooked Fruit, Honey, Vanilla, Old Wood
- Description
- Balmenach 16 Year Old from the Darkness range, finished in Oloroso sherry cask to amplify the Speyside distillery's natural character. Sweet stone fruit and candied notes overlay classic Speyside barley and spice, creating a richly sherried, approachable dram.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Balmenach 16 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) is a 16-year-old single malt from Balmenach (Scotland), bottled at 61.1% ABV. Expect richly sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, cooked fruit, honey, vanilla. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Balmenach 16 Year Old from the Darkness range, finished in Oloroso sherry cask to amplify the Speyside distillery's natural character. Sweet stone fruit and candied notes overlay classic Speyside barley and spice, creating a richly sherried, approachable dram.
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