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Balmenach 1990 (Sherry Butt) 18 YO 70cl @ 46% Vol

History:
The Balmenach distillery was established in 1824 by James McGregor who operated  an illicit still within his farm, in what was described to the excise man as a peat shed. The distillery has produced over the years one of the fullest and complex single malts of Speyside. Unfortunately the distillery was mothballed in 1993. It has since been sold and only recently resumed production. A very fine aromatic and mellow malt, greatly appreciated by blenders.



Nose: Fresh, floral, dried figues and orange zest.

Body: Biscuity, lemony, fresh hay. Soft and delicate.

Finish: Soft, light and slightly leathery