Ballindalloch 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 69) - Refill Virgin Oak Hogshead
- Distillery
- Ballindalloch
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 62.7%
- Age
- 8 years
- Price
- £92.5
- Tasting notes
- New Wood, Vanilla, Fresh Fruit, Toasted
- Description
- From the young Ballindalloch distillery, this 2017 vintage matured for eight years in a refill virgin oak hogshead, yielding 330 bottles in 2025. The virgin oak imparts bold wood character and spice to the emerging distillery's crisp, orchard-fruit profile.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Ballindalloch 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 69) - Refill Virgin Oak Hogshead is a 8-year-old single malt from Ballindalloch (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 62.7% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, oaky and sweet character — new wood, vanilla, fresh fruit, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
From the young Ballindalloch distillery, this 2017 vintage matured for eight years in a refill virgin oak hogshead, yielding 330 bottles in 2025. The virgin oak imparts bold wood character and spice to the emerging distillery's crisp, orchard-fruit profile.
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