Signatory Vintage BALLECHIN 12 Years Old Cask Strength 1st Fill Grand Marnier #201 2013 58.8% vol. 0.7 l in a tin box

Description

The Signatory Vintage BALLECHIN 12 Years Old Cask Strength 1st Fill Grand Marnier #201 2013 58.8% Vol. 0.7 l in a tin box is an intense and exceptional Highland single malt Scotch whisky that combines Ballechin’s distinctive smokiness with a rare and exciting cask finish. Bottled by the renowned independent bottler Signatory Vintage, this exclusive edition is aimed at connoisseurs of characterful and unusually matured cask-strength whiskies. The heavily peated Ballechin Linie originates from the historic Edradour Distillery and is renowned for its powerful, Islay-like smoky aromas combined with classic Highland character.

Distilled in 2013 and finished after 12 years’ maturation in a first-fill Grand Marnier cask, this single malt whisky develops an extraordinary blend of intense peaty smokiness, fruity aromas and sweet spice. Maturation in a former Grand Marnier cask imparts elegant notes of orange and liqueur to the whisky, complementing the robust smoky profile in an exciting way. Bottled at natural cask strength of a robust 58.8%, this cask-strength whisky offers a particularly intense and authentic tasting experience. The high-quality tin box emphasises the collector’s appeal of this limited-edition Signatory bottling.

Tasting NoteColour: Dark gold with amber highlights.

Nose: Rich peaty smoke blends with candied orange zest, dark caramel, vanilla and spicy oak.

Palate: Intense and creamy with smoky malt, orange liqueur, subtle sweetness, spices, toasted oak and delicate herbal notes.

Finish: Long-lasting, smoky and spicy with a fruity orange note and elegant cask warmth.

The Signatory Vintage Ballechin 12 Years Old Grand Marnier Cask is excellent enjoyed neat, ideally left to breathe for a while in the glass or with a few drops of water, allowing additional fruity and smoky notes to unfold. This peated Highland single malt pairs particularly well with dark chocolate, orange-based desserts, smoked meats, strong cheeses or spicy dishes with a smoky character. This exceptional cask-strength edition is also ideal as a collector’s item or as a special bottling for connoisseurs of heavily peated and innovatively matured single malt Scotch whiskies.