Discover the intensely smoky and rich Ballechin 9 Year Single Malt. This is the heavily peated expression from the renowned Edradour distillery. This Ballechin whisky matured entirely in a First Fill Sherry Butt. This cask selection delivers a powerful combination of peat smoke and dark sherry sweetness. The Highland single malt uses barley malted to at least 50 ppm.
The nose opens with savoury smoke, hints of burnt ends, and leather. Dark fruit notes of raisins, plums, and candied citrus follow. The palate is huge and chewy. You immediately taste smouldering peat, rich dates, and Christmas spices. A maple-glazed smoked ham note adds a distinctly meaty complexity.
This single cask bottling is un-chillfiltered and retains its natural colour. The maturation period gives it a deep amber hue. The sherry cask influence balances the potent peat intensity. It finishes long, earthy, and distinctly spicy. This is a cult favourite among peat and sherry enthusiasts. Enjoy this massive and bold dram.
Ballechin is the name Edradour distillery gives to its heavily peated output. This production represents only a small portion of the distillery’s annual volume. The spirit aged for 9 years, ensuring a perfect marriage of cask and peat. Many consider it one of the best peated Highland whiskies.
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