Ballechin 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 208) - Straight From The Cask
- Distillery
- Edradour
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 55%
- Age
- 13 years
- Price
- £66.84
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Cooked Fruit, Vanilla, Leathery
- Description
- Ballechin—Edradour's peated expression—spent 13 years in a Port cask from 2004 to 2017, creating a distinctive marriage of peat smoke and fortified wine influence. The Port cask imparts dark berry richness and warming spice notes that complement rather than mask the underlying peat character. Texture is full and velvety, with a finish that balances smoke with residual wine sweetness. A thoughtful choice for those interested in how alternative casks interact with heavily peated malt.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Ballechin 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 208) - Straight From The Cask is a 13-year-old single malt from Edradour (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 55% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, sweet and fruity character — smokey, sherried, cooked fruit, vanilla. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Ballechin—Edradour's peated expression—spent 13 years in a Port cask from 2004 to 2017, creating a distinctive marriage of peat smoke and fortified wine influence. The Port cask imparts dark berry richness and warming spice notes that complement rather than mask the underlying peat character. Texture is full and velvety, with a finish that balances smoke with residual wine sweetness. A thoughtful choice for those interested in how alternative casks interact with heavily peated malt.
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