Ballechin 2008/2026 - 18 Year Old - 1st Fill Ruby Port Cask #178 - Sig CS
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Profile: Ballechin 2008/2026 - 18 Years - 1st Fill Ruby Port Cask #178 - Sig CS at a glance
- Highland character: This single malt comes from the Edradour Distillery and reflects the distinctive, lightly smoky side of the Scottish Highlands.
- Powerful presentation: Bottled at cask strength with 58.80% ABV, it comes across as intense, direct, and impressively layered.
- Maturation with a fruity twist: The first-fill Ruby Port Cask #178 has added dark berries, juicy fruit, and a gentle sweetness to the whisky.
- Unadorned bottling: With no added colour and a Signatory release, the whisky remains honest and authentic, without cosmetic adjustments.
- Ballechin identity: The brand is known for peaty, expressive malts with a clear personality – here paired with mature cask influence and plenty of substance.
Portrait: What defines the Ballechin 2008/2026 - 18 Years - 1st Fill Ruby Port Cask #178 - Sig CS
The Ballechin 2008/2026 is a whisky for fans of bold, smoke-driven malts with a pronounced cask influence. Behind the Ballechin name stands the Edradour Distillery, long associated with characterful Highland whiskies. In this bottling, that distinctive house style meets Signatory’s independent approach, putting authenticity and individuality front and centre.
After 18 years in a first-fill Ruby Port cask, the whisky develops an appealing contrast: the original smoke remains firmly in place, while dark fruit, subtle sweetness, and a rounded depth emerge alongside it. Rather than smoothing everything over, the cask adds extra layers and a rich berry-led complexity that unfolds gradually in the glass.
With its natural colour, high strength, and clearly defined port influence, this release feels both distinctive and balanced. It will appeal to drinkers looking for an honest, cask-strength single malt where smoke, fruit, and spice work in harmony rather than competing for attention.
Tasting Notes: How the Ballechin 2008/2026 - 18 Years - 1st Fill Ruby Port Cask #178 - Sig CS tastes
- Aroma: Smoky notes lead the way, joined by earthy tones, dark berries, and a persistent sweetness reminiscent of port.
- Palate: On the palate, robust peat meets ripe fruit, malty structure, and a touch of peppery spice.
- Finish: The finish is dry, smoky, and gently spicy, while fruity nuances fade slowly and elegantly away.
| Bottler: | Signatory |
|---|---|
| Bottling Date: | 2026 |
| Alcohol: | 58,80%vol. |
| Age: | 18 year old |
| Distillery: | Edradour |
| Destillation Date: | 2008 |
| Coloured: | Natural Colour |
| Volume: | 0,7l |
| Country: | Scotland |
| Product Type: | Single Malt Scotch Whisky |
| Product Category: | Whisky |
| Product brand: | Signatory |
| Region: | Highlands |
| Responsible food business operator: | Kirsch Whisky Service GmbH, Mackenstedter Str. 7, 28816 Stuhr, Deutschland |
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