BALMENACH 2011 12Y 57,3° AWW

AWW # 134: Balmenach 2011 cask # 806017 / 12YO / 57.3% / Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Region Speyside

Cask Moulis-en-Médoc Hogshead

Style Moulis-en-Médoc Finish

Colour Rich amber.

Nose Tremendous sweetness - pronounced aromas of rum and raisin fudge. Also fruity - apricots

and peaches - and nutty, with a definite almond praline presence.

Taste Brown sugar, brandy snaps, pecan pie and vanilla. Toasted bread. A tangy, fruitiness is evident, with cranberries and red plums. Sweet spicy notes of cinnamon, ginger, and allspice. Overall a rich, viscous, dessert-style dram, with an underlying spiciness.