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Balmenach- Scotch Malt Whisky - Region: Speyside
WF Distillery Ranking: Non Classé A (all current rankings here)


Status: Active - Stills: 6 (3 wash, 3 spirit) - Founded: 1824
Address: Cromdale, Grantown-on-Spey, Morayshire, PH26 3PF - Phone: +44 (0)1988 402235
Web: www.balmenachdistillery.com - More info: Malt Madness  


My favourite expression so far:
Balmenach 1976/2006 ‘30th Anniversary of Kirsch Import’ (52.9%, G&M reserve, sherry hogshead #1765, 230 bottles)
93 points - Last tasted on August 9, 2006 - Tasting notes here.
Balmenach

General Distillery Profile - keywords (wazzat?)
Sherry Ginger Pepper Dried oranges Dry Grainy Malty


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All the Winners - 90+ (updated November 4, 2007) - Tasting Notes: Please scroll down

Points, whiskies
93 - Balmenach 1976/2006 (52.9%, G&M, C#1765, 230 Bts., 30th Ann. Kirsch Imp.)
92 - Balmenach-Glenlivet 14yo (57.5%, OB, early 1970’s)


Whiskyfun tasting notes
OB - no vintage
  • Balmenach 12 yo (43%, Flora and Fauna, late 1990’s) - 080706
  • Balmenach-Glenlivet 14 yo (57.5%, OB, early 1970’s) - 090806
Cadenhead
  • Balmenach-Glenlivet 12 yo 1981/1993 (62.3%, Cadenhead) - 150405
Chieftain's
  • Balmenach 11 yo 1990/2001 (43%, Chieftain's, cask #5414-5417) - no notes - 67
Gordon & MacPhail
  • Balmenach 12 yo 1970 (40%, Gordon & MacPhail CC old brown label) - 080706
  • Balmenach 1976/2006 ‘30th Anniversary of Kirsch Import’ (52.9%, G&M reserve, sherry hogshead #1765, 230 bottles) - 090806
Hart Bros
  • Balmenach 30 yo 1972 (50.1%, Hart Bros, Port cask) - 060504
Scott's Selection
  • Balmenach 1979/2000 (58%, Scott’s Selection) - 150405
Signatory
  • Balmenach 10 yo (43%, Scottish Wildlife) - no notes - 68
Various IB
  • Balmenach-Glenlivet 15 yo 1971 (46%, Moncreiffe) - 190605
 
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