Berry Bros & Rudd 2011 Balmenach Cask No. 121 12 Year Old 54.4% vs Berry Bros & Rudd 2012 Ardmore Cask No. 9 11 Year Old 59.6%
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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 | Ardmore 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 2012 Ardmore Cask No. 9 11 Year Old 59.6%
The unique earthy wood smoke drifting out of the glass can only announce the arrival of Ardmore, one of the Highland’s most characterful drams. Ash, hessian, kippers and digestive biscuits mingle with great balance, with a hint of tobacco and fruit cake appearing after some time in the glass. The palate s tremendously smoky, yet still very subtle, with notes of cedar, smoked straw, pipe tobacco and lime zest. Woodland bonfire smoke lasts long on the palate. This is the perfect hill-walking dram – enjoy it at cask strength in gale force wind and rain.
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