The Ballindalloch 2016 Single Cask Benelux is a distinctive whisky that exemplifies the mastery of the Ballindalloch distillery in the Speyside region. Bottled in 2024, this single cask release boasts a robust ABV of 59.2%, promising an intense and exceptional tasting experience. With a generous size of 700ml, it offers a deep and satisfying exploration of flavors. On the nose, this whisky opens up with the enticing aroma of juicy pears and apples, intertwined with oak spices. Subtle hints of caster sugar, wet pebbles, grape must, and a twist of lemon add complexity. The bouquet is further enriched by a delicate waxiness, tired leather, cinnamon, vanilla, and a touch of marshmallow. The taste delivers a rich and oily mouthfeel, initially boasting spice-forward notes of ginger and white pepper. As the flavors unfold, they reveal a somewhat leafy character, complemented by butterscotch, floral honey, and an array of white and yellow fruits, including grapes, apples, and lemons. A faint hint of eucalyptus provides an intriguing finish to the palate. The finish is of medium length, with persistent fruitiness and sweeter, sugar-y notes. The flavors are well-rounded and harmonious, resulting in a long yet soft finish. When water is added, even more fruit emerges, accompanied by notes of leather, oak shavings, and a hint of smoke. The Ballindalloch 2016 Single Cask Benelux is an impressive whisky with no harsh edges. Its flavors unfold in layers, offering a unique and complex experience that is highly recommended for whisky enthusiasts seeking a rich and nuanced dram.
This whisky is unique due to its single cask origin, high ABV of 59.2%, and the meticulous craftsmanship of the Ballindalloch distillery. The complex flavor profile and rich, full-bodied character set it apart from other whiskies.
The higher ABV of 59.2% enhances the richness and depth of the flavors without introducing harshness. It allows the nuanced flavors to shine through and provides an intense tasting experience.
Adding water to the Ballindalloch 2016 Single Cask Benelux releases more fruit flavors, along with notes of leather, oak shavings, and a hint of smoke, enriching the overall tasting experience.
The Ballindalloch 2016 Single Cask Benelux is a remarkable whisky that showcases the best of what the Ballindalloch distillery has to offer. Its rich, layered flavors and impeccable balance make it a must-try for any whisky enthusiast. The high ABV adds depth and intensity, while the addition of water brings out even more complexity. Overall, it's a superb example of a single cask whisky from the Speyside region.
Spirit Radar is my daily tool that become crucial for my busines. As an independent bottler I follow my bottles (The Colours of Rum) on various e-commerce sites. On the other hand, a spirits' collector I use Spirit Radar to chase bottles I want to buy or sell. I also use "my collection" tool to value my own bottles. Spirit Radar become really useful and I can see the team works systematically to improve the app. I will surely remain loyal user.
CEO Wealth Solutions SA
We have used Spirit Radar since the very beginning. Both in our business and for private use. It is a fantastic tool to keep you updated in the market. It can be very time consuming to find an exact bottle somewhere in the world, but with Spirit Radar, you can get that information within seconds. We have also used it when we need to keep track of our bottles and see what our customers wants. Besides that, its an interesting platform, when you want to explore the rum world, or search for bottles that could be really hard to find in the normal stores. It is very easy and intuitive to use.
MasterTaster at RomDeLuxe
Ardbeg Traigh Bhan Batch No.1 Small Batch Release 19yo 46.2% 700ml
Macallan Edition No.1 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 48% 750ml
LM&V 2019 Hampden Great House 59% 700ml
Velier Caroni 1998 Dennis X Gopaul Employees 1st Release 20yo 69.5% 700mlSpirit Radar gathers as much information and data as possible about each bottle. We have collected historical offers and auctions for each bottle, sometimes dating back to 2012.
We constantly check every site for new and updated offers. When a bottle becomes in stock, we know it within minutes.
We use all this data to compute the market value of each bottle. As a result, you can see the price trend of each bottle and find the best place to buy it.
In addition, we constantly expand our database: we add new bottles, online stores, and auction portals. Find new releases and rare bottles for the best prices.
Spirit Radar allows you to add bottles to your watch list. When we find a bottle from your watch list in stock, we will send you a notification. You can also set a maximum price you are willing to pay, and we will ignore all more expensive offers.
We check every site multiple times a day, the hottest bottles even every few minutes. You will be one of the first to know when a bottle becomes available to buy.
When we find an auction of a bottle you watch, we will notify you before it ends. You can disable all auction-related notifications or disable them for individual bottles.
Do you know the current value of your collection? And how has it grown during the last 30 days? Spirit Radar makes it simple. Just add bottles to your collection and enter purchase prices.
Every day, you'll get an updated value of your collection and how much you gained since you purchased the bottles. These statistics are provided for your entire collection, as well as for individual bottles.
Security is our top priority. Only you can see your collection and statistics.
