Gordon & Macphail Balmenach 2009 14YO First Fill Sherry Hogshead Connoisseurs Choice 700ml 61.9%

Distilled on 16 November 2009 at the historic Balmenach Distillery, this 14-year-old expression has been expertly matured in a first-fill sherry hogshead (cask no. 18603405) and bottled at a powerful 61.9% ABV on 7 March 2024. With only 319 bottles available, this limited-edition release is a rare gem for whisky enthusiasts and collectors.

Colour : Dark gold.

Nose : Vanilla aromas lead to zesty tangerine, milk chocolate, and cinnamon. Hints of roasted coffee bean, nutmeg, and oak develop.

Palate : Spicy with liquorice, charred oak, and dark fruit flavours; morello cherry and plum skin followed by dark chocolate.

Finish : Aniseed and oak flavours persevere on the finish.