Ballechin 2008/2026 - 17 Year Old - 1st Fill Ruby Port Cask #185 - Sig CS

Profile: Ballechin 2008/2026 - 17 Years - 1st Fill Ruby Port Cask #185 - Sig CS at a glance

• Highland character: This single malt comes from Edradour Distillery in Scotland’s Highlands and carries the distinctive smoky signature of the Ballechin range.
• Port cask maturation: Aging in 1st Fill Ruby Port Cask #185 adds depth, dark fruit and a pronounced sweet edge to the profile.
• Bold and unfiltered: Bottled at cask strength with 59.10% ABV, it remains authentic, intense and full of character.
• No added colour: Its natural colour underlines the honest style of this bottling and highlights the influence of the cask.

Portrait: What defines the Ballechin 2008/2026 - 17 Years - 1st Fill Ruby Port Cask #185 - Sig CS

Ballechin is the smoky side of Edradour – a small, traditional distillery in the Highlands known for characterful single malts. Distilled in 2008 and bottled in 2026, this whisky combines 17 years of maturation with the influence of a first-fill Ruby Port cask, which gives the spirit remarkable depth. The result is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky that balances smoke, fruit and cask spice in a layered and expressive way.

The combination of robust alcohol strength, natural colour and the distinctive port cask influence is what makes this release so compelling. It feels honest rather than exaggerated, showing clearly what spirit and wood can achieve together: structure, dark fruit, restrained sweetness and a distinctive smoky core. For fans of intense Highland malts with presence, this Ballechin is an appealing choice.

Tasting Notes: How the Ballechin 2008/2026 - 17 Years - 1st Fill Ruby Port Cask #185 - Sig CS tastes

• Nose: Smoky notes meet dark berries, hints of port wine and spicy oak accents.
• Palate: Powerful on the palate, with red fruit, sweet malt, gentle peat smoke and lively spice.
• Finish: Long, warming and marked by smoke, dried fruit and a touch of dark chocolate.