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Balmenach
Whisky: Balmenach 2001-2013
Serie: Adelphi Selection
Age: 11 years
Type: Single malt
   
Distilled: 2001
Bottled: 2013
Cask Type: Refill Bourbon Barrel
Bottles: 200
Strength: 58.7%
   
Distillery: Balmenach Distillery
Bottler: Adelphi
Country: Scotland: Speyside
   
 
Date: 14-10-2013
Nose: Fresh, sweet, grain, a little pencil sharps, some nuts, overripe strawberry.
Flavour: Fruity, hazelnut, dried herbs, malty, mocca, vanilla, black peppery, fruity and clove in the finish.
Body: Initially sharp, slightly creamy, uneventful dry, thick stimulating finish.
Comments: Really nice and thick.
Rating: ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ +++- ---- ---- (7.75)