Balmenach 12 Year Old 2011 Infrequent Flyers (2024) Moulis-en-Médoc Hogshead #806017 is an exceptional single malt Scotch whisky from the esteemed Balmenach Distillery, nestled in the heart of Scotland's Speyside region. This unique expression, released as part of the renowned Infrequent Flyers collection by Alistair Walker Whisky Company in 2024. Matured in a carefully selected Moulis-en-Médoc hogshead, this whisky is imbued with a distinctive character that bridges the gap between traditional Scotch and the rich, complex profiles of fine French wine. Bottled February 2024, 298 bottles.
Bottle Information
Bottle Information
Bottler: Alistair Walker Whisky Co.
Cask Type: Moulis-en-Médoc Wine Hogshead
Cask #: #806017
ABV: 57.30%
Type: Single Malt Scotch
Region: Speyside
Age: 12 Year Old
Vintage: 2011
Volume: 70cl
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
Nose: Tremendous sweetness - pronounced aromas of rum and raisin fudge. Also fruity - apricots and peaches - and nutty, with a definite almond praline presence.
Taste: Brown sugar, brandy snaps, pecan pie and vanilla. Toasted bread. A tangy, fruitiness isevident, with cranberries and red plums. Sweet spicy notes of cinnamon, ginger, and allspice. Overall a rich, viscous, dessert-style dram, with an underlying spiciness.
