{"title":"Balmenach","description":"\u003ch4\u003eA Classic, Bolder Speyside\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beacon of traditional distilling on the banks of the river Spey in Cromdale, Balmenach is one of the oldest continually running distilleries in the Speyside region. It was founded in 1824 by James McGregor, one of a long line of illicit distillers and smugglers whose family interest in whisky production necessarily became official following the Excise Act of 1823.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow owned by Inver House, Balmenach has passed through many hands since its establishment. Its relative obscurity has more to do with the fact that its output is largely reserved for use in blends (both of Inver House and other bottling companies – for example, Gordon \u0026amp; MacPhail and Deerstalker) than with issues of quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Balmenach house style is very distinctive. Some would call it ‘old-school’: Fruity and identifiably Speyside, but also rich, even meaty. Maturation in ex-Sherry casks also adds to this particular character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThus far the only official Balmenach single malt bottling has been the 12-year-old. Previous owner Diageo did release some Balmenach single malts as part of their Flora \u0026amp; Fauna range, which have become ever more sought-after since the range was discontinued.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"balmenach-15-year-old-old-particular-2004","title":"Balmenach 15 Year Old Old Particular 2004","description":"A single cask bottling of Balmenach from Douglas Laing`s Old Particular range. Distilled in December 2004 and bottled in August 2020, this is light, elegant Speyside single malt with notes of mixed spice, barley sugar, toffee and a hint of gristiness - delicious!","brand":"Balmenach","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62412812157258,"sku":"HED40900","price":72.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED40900.jpg?v=1781893909"},{"product_id":"balmenach-32-year-old-connoisseurs-choice-gordon-macphail-1987","title":"Balmenach 32 Year Old Connoisseurs Choice Gordon \u0026 MacPhail 1987","description":"A 32 year old Balmenach aged in a refill Sherry hogshead and limited to just over 208 bottles. A nose of baked apple, nutmeg, vanilla and citrus oil leads into a medium bodied palate with hints of tobacco and dark chocolate. A long, evolving finish rounds things off. An elegant 32 year old single malt where the Sherry wood does not overwhelm the flavour of the spirit.","brand":"Balmenach","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62413142622538,"sku":"HED40837","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED40837.jpg?v=1781895553"},{"product_id":"balmenach-connoisseurs-choice-gordon-macphail-bottled-1992-1973","title":"Balmenach Connoisseurs Choice Gordon \u0026 MacPhail Bottled 1992 1973","description":"Balmenach 19 Year Old is a Speyside single malt distilled in 1973 and bottled in 1992 by Gordon \u0026amp; MacPhail for the Connoisseurs Choice series. This expression matured in oak casks for 19 years, allowing for a deep integration of the distillery’s typically robust, muscular spirit. The oak influence is balanced, contributing to an intricate profile without overwhelming the distillate. The finish is characterised by a lingering warmth and undertones of dark cocoa, offering a glimpse into the distillery`s output during a period when it was rarely seen as a single malt.","brand":"Balmenach","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62417087037770,"sku":"HED91088","price":542.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED91088.jpg?v=1781906637"},{"product_id":"balmenach-12-year-old-flora-and-fauna","title":"Balmenach 12 Year Old Flora and Fauna","description":"This elegant and rich flavoured single malt was bottled as part of the Flora \u0026amp; Fauna series in the United Distillers days, and is increasingly difficult to find on the shelves. 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A subtly sherried Speysider with notes of dried fruit, sweet cereals, hay and woodsmoke.","brand":"Balmenach","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62425885311306,"sku":"HED21433","price":595.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED21433.jpg?v=1781911990"},{"product_id":"balmenach-connoisseurs-choice-2008","title":"Balmenach Connoisseurs Choice 2008","description":"The Connoisseurs Choice range from Gordon \u0026amp; MacPhail brings together distilleries from across Scotland, from the isle of Islay to the Lowlands \u0026amp; everything in between. From its origins in the 1960s, the range has evolved greatly \u0026amp; now focusses on single vintage drams from distilleries old \u0026amp; new. This charming Balmenach is fresh and fruit with notes of orange peel and apple. The palate is peppery with a hint of creamy oak before a medium finish with a touch of dry spice.","brand":"Balmenach","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62428007792970,"sku":"HED62898","price":35.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED62898.jpg?v=1781912688"},{"product_id":"balmenach-18-year-old-murray-mcdavid-benchmark-2001","title":"Balmenach 18 Year Old Murray McDavid Benchmark 2001","description":"An 18YO single malt released by independent bottler Murray McDavid and bottled at cask strength. This is a malt-forward whisky with buttery pastry and hints of custard on the nose. The palate is dense with vanilla and ripe pear joining before a spicy finish. A superb dram showing off just what this lesser-known distillery is capable of.","brand":"Balmenach","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62429223420234,"sku":"HED79289","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED79289.jpg?v=1781917307"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/collections\/blamenach_50391e3b-051f-4e74-80af-a7bd06f074d1.jpg?v=1782312848","url":"https:\/\/hedonism.co.uk\/collections\/balmenach-whisky.oembed","provider":"Hedonism Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}