Balmenach

48.64 - "Clean as a whistle"

11 years old, distilled 8th March 2005, 57.4% abv, first fill ex-bourbon barrel, 223 bottles

SMWS 48.64The nose has lime, aloe vera, vanilla and a slight mustiness. The mouthfeel is thin with little cling. The body has lemon, lime, sugar dusted pear drops and a little coconut. The finish is sharp, with lemon and a hint of ginger.

48.59 - "Cidre de Glace"

11 years old, distilled 7th August 2003, 62.7% abv, first fill ex-bourbon barrel, 210 bottles

DSC_0218The nose starts an immediate reminiscence of boiled travel sweets in a tin - fruits and a hint of metal. There's also some fresh mint that over time becomes a more herbal note - sage?

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