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Balmenach 18 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness) Scotch Whisky | 500ML

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Whiskey: Balmenach 18 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness) Scotch | 500ML

From the Balmenach Distillery comes a single malt Scotch whisky which has been aged for 18 years, including a stint in a Moscatel sherry octave cask, and independently bottled for the Darkness range.

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Size: 500ML

Proof: 113.4 (56.7% ABV)

Origin: Scotland

Distillery: Balmenach

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From the Balmenach Distillery comes a single malt Scotch whisky which has been aged for 18 years, including a stint in a Moscatel sherry octave cask, and independently bottled for the Darkness range. Octaves are much smaller than your standard cask, which means there's a greater surface area to volume ratio, leading to more interaction between the wood and the whisky. Lots of sherried notes here, and it's also a great chance to taste Balmenach's single malt, which isn't seen all too often.

Balmenach 18 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness) Scotch Whisky | 500ML Tasting Notes

Nose: Wonderfully chocolatey, with lighter hints of zesty orange and barley peeking through.

Palate: Festive spices leading to a hint of mulled wine, with the malty notes once again keeping it grounded.

Finish: Oodles of vanilla and biscuity notes linger.

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