Balmenach 2008 17 years old Cask Strength Collection - First Fill Oloroso Sherry Butt - Signatory Vintage - b. 2026 - 700ml

The Balmenach 17 Year Old 2008 (Cask #1) is a heavy, robust Speyside single malt bottled by Signatory Vintage for their premium Cask Strength Collection.

Cask #1 is bottled at a powerful 58.2% ABV. It was distilled on October 2008 and matured for its entire 17-year duration in a single First-Fill Oloroso Sherry Butt, yielding a limited outturn of only 661 bottles globally when it was opened in 2026.


Profile & Tasting Notes

• Character: Balmenach uses traditional worm tubs, resulting in a meaty, oily, and heavy distillate that pairs perfectly with aggressive sherry aging.
• Nose: Rich and deeply sweet. Packed with dark golden syrup, raisins, brown sugar, orange zest, and toffee, alongside polished old oak.
• Palate: Full-bodied, thick, and coating. Expect a massive wave of dark stewed fruits (figs and prunes), baking spices like cinnamon and ginger, espresso beans, and bitter dark chocolate.
• Finish: Exceptionally long and warming. It turns pleasantly dry with drying oak tannins, cocoa powder, and a hint of leather


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