The Ballechin 15 Year Old Small Batch Cask Strength (SBCS) is a distinguished single malt whisky from the renowned Edradour Distillery, located in the Highlands of Scotland. This peated whisky, crafted using malted barley dried over a peat fire, is celebrated for its smoky character. The Ballechin 15 Year Old SBCS is an exclusive release for the German market, limited to only 3,126 bottles. This batch is a blend of whiskies matured in first-fill bourbon casks from America and second-fill Oloroso sherry casks from Spain, bottled at a cask strength of 59.4% ABV without any added coloring, dilution, or chill filtration. The bold aroma reveals a smoky wood fire, complemented by rich fruit notes such as oranges and peaches. The presence of peat and spice leads to a complex palate filled with red fruits, honey, and peat smoke, alongside occasional hints of oak, baking spices, and milk chocolate. The finish is soft and round, with lingering sweet smoke, warm spice, and fruit notes. The Edradour Distillery, known for its highland malt under the Ballechin brand, uses the acronym SBCS to denote Small Batch Cask Strength. This whisky represents the first release in the new SBCS series, a high-quality product distilled in small batches and bottled at cask strength.
The Ballechin 15 Year Old Small Batch Cask Strength has an ABV of 59.4%.
This release is limited to 3,126 bottles.
This whisky is a blend of whiskies aged in first-fill bourbon casks and second-fill Oloroso sherry casks, exclusive to the German market, and bottled at cask strength without any added coloring, dilution, or chill filtration.
Smoky wood fire, oranges, peaches, peat, spice.
Red fruits, honey, peat smoke, oak, baking spices, milk chocolate.
Sweet smoke, warm spice, lingering fruit.
The Ballechin 15 Year Old SBCS offers a bold and complex profile, starting with a smoky and fruity aroma, leading to a full-bodied palate with a blend of red fruits, honey, and peat smoke. The finish is memorable with sweet smoke, warm spice, and lingering fruit notes.
The Ballechin 15 Year Old SBCS is a powerful and intriguing whisky that excels in its smoky character, harmoniously balanced with fruit and spice undertones. It's a distinguished dram that holds its own against any Islay malt, offering a unique highland peat experience. This whisky benefits significantly from the addition of water, which softens the alcohol dominance and opens up a richer tapestry of flavors.
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