Balmenach 8 Year Old 2013 (Master of Malt)
- Distillery
- Balmenach
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 57.8%
- Age
- 8 years
- Price
- £44.95
- Community rating
- 4.63 / 5 (8 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, Toasted, Malt Extract, Fresh Fruit
- Description
- This 8-year-old Speyside single malt from Balmenach, distilled in 2013 and finished in oloroso, offers a rare opportunity to experience a distillery best known as a key component in premium blends like Johnnie Walker.
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Balmenach 8 Year Old 2013 (Master of Malt) is a 8-year-old single malt from Balmenach (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 57.8% ABV. Rated 4.6/5 by the community. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — vanilla, honey, toasted, malt extract. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. Good value for the quality offered.
This 8-year-old Speyside single malt from Balmenach, distilled in 2013 and finished in oloroso, offers a rare opportunity to experience a distillery best known as a key component in premium blends like Johnnie Walker.
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