Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Bottled by: Gordon & MacPhail 70cl / 51%
Batch 20/005 is a 1987 Balmenach bottled in 2020 by G&M for their new and improved Connoisseur's Choice range.
This "upper range" of single malts aged 30 years and above was launched to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Gordon & MacPhail's Connoisseurs Choice range.
G&M have also spiced things up and bottled this one at a natural strength instead of the usual 46%. This was matured for 32 years in a refill sherry hogshead that yielded just 208 bottles.
Attributes
| Distillery |
Balmenach |
| Bottler |
Gordon & MacPhail |
| Series | Connoisseurs Choice Cask Strength |
| Country | Scotland |
| Region | Speyside |
| Distilled Year | 1987 |
| Bottling Year | 2020 |
| Age | 32 |
| Limited Edition | Yes |
| Bottles Produced | 208 |
| Cask Number | 4042 |
| Cask Type | Refill Sherry Hogshead |
| Bottle Size | 70cl |
| ABV | 51% |
| Pre-Owned | No |
Tasting Notes
Nose: Stewed apple crumble complemented by warm autumnal spice.
Palate: Black pepper and dark chocolate flavours lead to brown sugar with a hint of orange.
Finish: Subtle almonds and dried tobacco notes linger.