Product Description
Rich and fruity whisky from Balmenach, bottled after long ageing as part of the, appropriately titled, Old & Rare range by Hunter Laing. This takes the distillery's classic Speyside character and amplifies it, layering rich, winter fruit with peppery spice and fresh citrus.
Style
Style
- Body4
- Richness4
- Smoke0
- Sweetness3
Character
Character
- Sultana
- Rhubarb
- Custard
- Ginger
- White Pepper
- Orange
Product Facts
Product Facts
Bottler
Hunter Laing
Series
Old & Rare
Age
Vintage
Bottling Date
2019
No of Bottles
174
Country
Scotland
Region
Speyside
Chill Filtered
No
Colouring
No
Balmenach 1979 40 Year Old Old & Rare
70cl / 45.4%
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Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
Producer's notes
This golden whisky has notes of golden syrup, vanilla, rhubarb crumble and custard on the nose. Christmas notes on the palate with ginger, white pepper, and blood oranges marinated with sultana juice. A long, rich, spicy finish follows.
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