Bottle Details
SMWS Code
48.164
Distillery
Balmenach
ABV
54.2%
Age
17 Years
Cask
Ex-Bourbon Hogshead, 1st Fill Spanish Oak Oloroso Butt
Vintage
2006
Region
Speyside
Flavor Profile
Deep, Rich & Dried Fruits
Category
Scotch
Tasting Notes
February 16, 2026
Nose
The whisky presents rich and sophisticated aromatics, with the 1st fill Oloroso cask contributing deep, complex notes that frame the distillate's muscular character.
Palate
It delivers bold, full-bodied flavors with the Oloroso influence providing richness and depth that complement the distillery's characteristic strength.
Finish
The finish is sustained and warming, leaving a lingering impression of dried fruit and oak complexity from the premium cask maturation.