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Ballechin #8 Sauternes Cask Matured
Ballechin

Ballechin #8 Sauternes Cask Matured

4.13 Good

4 reviews4 ratings

Whiskey Scotch Highlands No age statement 46% ABV

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About this bottle

This experimental whisky represents the eighth release of Edradour's heavily-peated single malt under the Ballechin designation. This no-age-statement release had a production run of only 6,000 bottles. This particular version was matured in Sauternes barrels and bottled at 46% alcohol by volume.

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Della Sosa 4.0

Heavily peated, smoky, and yet... Sweet! Aged in Sauternes wine casks, this Whisky is very rich. The nose is very soft, with the Sauternes notes coming through clearly. But on the palate, hints of raisins and honey appear before the peat emerges. The finish is long-lasting, sweet, and quite oily. This isn't for everyone; I enjoyed tasting it, but it's quite complex and will only appeal to those seeking something different... dare I say unique?

Kerri William 4.0

The aroma is more potent than the stated ABV would suggest. Sweet honey BBQ smoke on the nose, evolving into a smooth, sweet honey with sufficient smoke to be enjoyable. The finish is a bit sharp with salt, brine, and a heather smoke that gradually dissipates. Imagine a less intense version of Port Charlotte.

Trenton Bertrand 3.5

Good, but the wine influence isn't prominent.

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