Balmenach 16 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness)
- Distillery
- Balmenach
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 57.6%
- Age
- 16 years
- Price
- £84.95
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Toasted, Honey, Vanilla, Old Wood
- Description
- Balmenach rarely appears on the market, making this 16-year-old Speyside single malt from the Darkness range a notable find. Its finishing period in a Moscatel sherry octave cask adds layers of dried fruit and toasted spice to the distillery's characteristic profile.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Balmenach 16 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness) is a 16-year-old single malt from Balmenach (Scotland), bottled at 57.6% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, toasted, honey, vanilla. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Balmenach rarely appears on the market, making this 16-year-old Speyside single malt from the Darkness range a notable find. Its finishing period in a Moscatel sherry octave cask adds layers of dried fruit and toasted spice to the distillery's characteristic profile.
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