Balmenach 2008/2026 - 17 Year Old - 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Butt #3 - Sig CS
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Profile: Balmenach 2008/2026 - 17 Years - 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Butt #3 - Sig CS at a glance
- Speyside origin: This single malt comes from Balmenach distillery in Scotland’s Speyside region and reflects a classic, honest distillery character.
- Distinct maturation: 17 years in a 1st fill Oloroso sherry butt bring depth, spice, and pronounced dark fruit notes.
- Unadulterated presentation: Bottled without added color and at cask strength with 57.8% vol., it shows full power and authenticity.
- Signatory style: As a Signatory bottling, it combines transparency, cask character, and a clear focus on the whisky’s own identity.
Portrait: What defines Balmenach 2008/2026 - 17 Years - 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Butt #3 - Sig CS
Balmenach is one of Speyside’s traditional distilleries and is known for whiskies with a solid, down-to-earth character. In this 2008 vintage bottling, the spirit reveals a particularly substantial side after 17 years of maturation in a 1st fill Oloroso sherry butt. The cask shapes the whisky clearly without masking its origin: Speyside structure and sherry influence meet in a balanced way.
Signatory has bottled this single malt at cask strength and without added color, giving it a direct and unfiltered presence. The combination of age, cask selection, and higher strength makes it a bottling for those who appreciate character and substance. Rather than relying on showiness, it focuses on depth, with an aroma profile that opens up beautifully with a little time in the glass.
As a single cask release with a clearly defined profile, this Balmenach offers an intriguing look at the interplay between distillate and sherry cask. The result is a whisky with depth, spice, and a pleasing concentration, suited both to a relaxed evening dram and to lovers of authentic Speyside malts.
Tasting Notes: How Balmenach 2008/2026 - 17 Years - 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Butt #3 - Sig CS tastes
- Aroma: Dark dried fruits, sherry sweetness, plus notes of nuts, oak, and warming spice.
- Taste: Powerful and dense with raisins, dried plums, malt, and a pronounced cask spice.
- Finish: Long-lasting, dry and spicy, with oak, cocoa, and a touch of dark fruit.
| Bottler: | Signatory |
|---|---|
| Bottling Date: | 2026 |
| Alcohol: | 57,80%vol. |
| Age: | 17 year old |
| Distillery: | Balmenach |
| Destillation Date: | 2008 |
| Coloured: | Natural Colour |
| Volume: | 0,7l |
| Country: | Scotland |
| Product Type: | Single Malt Scotch Whisky |
| Product Category: | Whisky |
| Product brand: | Signatory |
| Region: | Speyside |
| Responsible food business operator: | Kirsch Whisky Service GmbH, Mackenstedter Str. 7, 28816 Stuhr, Deutschland |
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