Berry Bros & Rudd 2011 Balmenach Cask No. 121 12 Year Old 54.4% vs Berry Bros & Rudd 2011 Caol Ila 12 Year Old
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £74.99 | £74.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Balmenach Distillery | Caol Ila Distillery |
| Type | Single Malt Whisky | Single Malt Whisky |
| Size | 700ml | 700ml |
| Where to buy |
Berry Bros & Rudd 2011 Balmenach Cask No. 121 12 Year Old 54.4%
Balmenach Distillery can be found at Cromdale, one of the crossing points on the upper stretches of the River Spey. Like many malt whiskies, very little is bottled as single malt, especially older examples. At first sniff, zesty and grassy notes rise out the glass followed by vibrant green fruits and orange. The palate is wonderfully citrusy, with tangy Granny Smith apples and a pleasing dollop of spirit sulphur. The finish brings grilled lime, barley sweets and a touch of hay. This is a thoroughly pleasing, distillate driven dram.
Berry Bros & Rudd 2011 Caol Ila 12 Year Old
Fresh aromas of warm orange, chocolate, peat smoke and unlit cigars rise slowly from the glass before a lighter note of sugared almonds appears. The palate is luscious and heavily peated whilst fruity orange, savoury peat, cocoa powder and grilled lime all balance perfectly. Clove and yet more orange linger long on the palate. This is something akin to a peated chocolate orange.
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