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Balmenach · Scotch whisky

Balmenach 18 Year Old 2001 (cask 800410) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) Whisky

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Scotch whisky · Scotland · 50.9% ABV · 700 ml

$499.99 USD

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About this bottle

A scotch whisky from Scotland, Balmenach 18 Year Old 2001 (cask 800410) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) Whisky is part of the Spirit Hives whiskey selection. It is bottled at 50.9% ABV, carrying a 18-year age statement, in a 700 ml bottle. Producer tasting notes — on the nose: Full-bodied aroma; on the palate: A splendid taste with a warm feel to it. Not to smoky but silky smooth; finish: Perfect, long lasting finish.

Tasting notes

Nose
Full-bodied aroma.
Palate
A splendid taste with a warm feel to it. Not to smoky but silky smooth.
Finish
Perfect, long lasting finish.

Product facts

Producer / brandBalmenach (derived from the product title)
StyleScotch whisky
CategoryWhiskey › Scotch whisky
CountryScotland
Alcohol50.9% ABV (101.8 proof)
Bottle size700 ml
Age statement18 years
PackSingle bottle
CollectionsAged 12 years and overAged 18 years and over$250 and up
Product IDsh-ca-6561618624650
GTIN / MPNNot supplied by the producer record

Serving & pairing

Serve neat with a few drops of water to open the aromas. Lighter styles suit smoked salmon and shortbread; peated styles suit blue cheese and oysters.

Single malt or blended Scotch?

Single malt means one distillery, 100% malted barley, pot stills. Blended Scotch mixes malt whisky from several distilleries with lighter grain whisky, aiming for consistency and approachability. Blended malt (no grain whisky) sits between the two. Neither is inherently better; single malts show one distillery’s character while good blends show balance.

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