The first core UK release from one of Speyside's smallest distilleries, Ballindalloch. Distilled from barley grown on the Ballindalloch estate and using worm tub condensers, this is an elegant but robust single malt with floral, citrus and honey characters at the forefront.
Ballindalloch Estate has been owned by the Macpherson-Grant family since 1546.
The 2015 vintage has been created from 80% ex-bourbon casks and 20% ex-sherry casks, all matured for at least 8 years.
Royal Mile Whiskies Staff Tasting Notes (link new window)
Nose
Lemon zest, honey, a subtle bready note then sherbert and shortbread biscuits.
Palate
Sweet, soft oily texture with barley sugar then some spice and caramel.
Finish
A long elegant finish with fondant icing, sultanas and apples.
Country And Region
This bottle of Ballindalloch 2015 8 Year Old Vintage Release is an official bottling which was produced in the Speyside region of Scotland by Ballindalloch Distillery.
Whisky Resource Note:
I was alerted to this whisky release via an official distillery email newsletter, however, there were no links to the website and at the time of writing there is no information about this whisky on the website.
After contacting the distillery I had the outturn numbers confirmed.
