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Foraging In The Flavor Forest - Balmenach

Balmenach SMWS 48 Rare Release

Producer: SMWS

February 20, 2026
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About This Whisky

Code

48 Rare Release

Distillery

Balmenach

Name

Foraging In The Flavor Forest

Region

Speyside

Age

14 years

ABV

49.8%

Bottler Type

Independent

Category

Scotch

February 20, 2026
Nose

Deep, dark forest notes — steamed raisin pudding with tawny port wine sauce, a gingerbread house with vanilla-based frosting, tonka beans, cinnamon sticks and garibaldi biscuits. With water: chocolate-coated dark red cherries, turrón ice cream and PX raisins.

Palate

Blueberries freshly picked from the woodland. Rich, raucous and highly rewarding. Sherry leads the way with pronounced richness balanced beautifully with the muscular character of the distillate.

Overall Notes

SMWS Distillery 48 Rare Release (Spirit of Speyside 2024, 14yr, 49.8%). Deep Rich & Dried Fruits profile. Rich, raucous and highly rewarding — ex-bourbon and PX sherry casks in perfect balance.