Balmenach Authentic Collection 1981 12 Years Single Malt Whisky

Balmenach 1981 CA

Balmenach

Speyside · United Kingdom

2.8
★★½

8 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
12 years
ABV
62.6%
Volume
50 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Balmenach
Distillation Year
04.1981
Bottling Year
10.1993
Cask Types
Oak Cask

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Tasting Notes & Reviews

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1#1

Alright, just had a dram of this. 🥃 Smells proper warm, like dried fruit and a hint of smoke 🔥. Taste is smooth at first then gets a bit spicy on the back of the throat. Its realy nice. Finish lingers nicely, sweet but not too much. 🍯 Cant quite put my finger on all the flavours but its a goodun for a quiet night in. 🌧️ Cheers! 🍻

2#2

Blimey, this one's got a proper smoky nose, like standing next to a campfire in Wales. 🔥 First taste, you get this peaty kick – aye, it's like licking wet rocks on a rainy day, if that makes sense. 🌧️ Then there's a sweet fruity bit, maybe some stewed apples or ripe pears? 🍐 And a hint of vanilla, lovely an' smooth. 😋 Finish is a bit spicy, leaves a warm glow in yer chest. Proper belter, this is. 👍 A wee bit o' oak too, I reckon. 🌳

3#3

Ooh, right then. First sniff, you get a proper lovely puff of smoke 🥃, but it's not harsh, y'know? After a minute, the fruitiness comes through... a bit of baked apple, I reckon. Then there's this gentle sweetness, like a hint of honey on warm toast. Actually, there's a subtle spiciness there too, maybe a touch of cinnamon. The finish is quite nice and long, feels warming. Overall, a really enjoyable drop for a chilly evening. Quite sophisticated, innit? 👍

4#4

Just had a dram,and honestly,the nose is lovely. Got a bit of honey 🍯,some vanilla,and rather a lot of... smoky sort of thing? Like a bonfire. Taste-wise,it’s sweeter than the smell suggested. A bit of fruit,maybe apples,and then comes the warmth 🔥. Not harsh,just... present. Finish is long. You’re left with that smoky,peaty vibe,and a wee bit of spice at the very end. Rather moreish,that one.

5#5

Ooh, just had a dram. Really smoky, sort of like a bonfire. 😊 Wait, there's a bit of fruitiness... maybe apples? And a little peppr. Mmm, warming. Nice one. 👍

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