Balmenach
Cask #806017

Balmenach 12 Year Old 2011 Infrequent Flyers

Regular price £81.80 GBP
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The Balmenach 12 Year Old 2011 Infrequent Flyers is a distinctive Speyside single malt Scotch whisky, bottled by the Alistair Walker Whisky Company for their acclaimed Infrequent Flyers series. Read more
Balmenach 12 Year Old 2011 Infrequent Flyers
Regular price £81.80 GBP
Regular price Sale price £81.80 GBP
£68.17 ex VAT
Sale Sold out
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Bottle Information

Bottler: Alistair Walker Whisky Co.
Cask: #806017
Cask Type: Moulis-en-Médoc Wine Hogshead
Type: Single Malt Scotch
Volume: 70cl
Region: Speyside
Vintage: 2011
Age: 12 Year Old
ABV: 57.30%

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.
The Balmenach 12 Year Old 2011 Infrequent Flyers is a distinctive Speyside single malt Scotch whisky, bottled by the Alistair Walker Whisky Company for their acclaimed Infrequent Flyers series. Distilled in 2011 and matured for 12 years in a carefully selected Moulis-en-Médoc wine hogshead (cask #806017), this unique release was bottled in February 2024 at a bold 57.3% ABV, yielding just 298 bottles. The French red wine cask brings an elegant, vinous complexity, adding depth and richness to Balmenach’s robust, traditional spirit.

Why We Think You’ll Love It

  • Distilled in 2011 and matured 12 years in a Moulis-en-Médoc hogshead (#806017)

  • Bottled by the Alistair Walker Whisky Company for the Infrequent Flyers series

  • Cask strength 57.3% ABV for depth, power, and intensity

  • Limited to just 298 bottles, bottled February 2024

  • A rare fusion of classic Speyside malt and elegant French wine-cask influence

The Balmenach 12 Year Old 2011 Infrequent Flyers is a strikingly individual single malt, bridging traditional Speyside robustness with the layered complexity of fine French red wine maturation. A superb choice for adventurous whisky lovers and collectors seeking something truly distinctive.

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The Distillery

Balmenach
Founded in 1824 by James McGregor, Balmenach Distillery is nestled on his farm in Cromdale, within Scotland’s prestigious Speyside whisky region. This ideal location benefits from an abundant supply of chilly, peaty water flowing from the Hills of Cromdale, essential for crafting exceptional single malt Scotch whisky. By 1897, the introduction of a branch line from the Strathspey Railway enabled Balmenach to capitalize on the booming demand for fine Speyside scotch whisky, enhancing its distribution and profitability. Today, Balmenach Distillery stands out as one of the few remaining Scottish distilleries that have preserved their traditional wooden washbacks, worm tubs for cooling spirit from its six copper stills, a round red brick chimney, and historic dunnage warehouses. These authentic features underscore Balmenach’s commitment to traditional whisky-making craftsmanship. Signatory Vintage and Cadenheads are prominent independent bottlers offering Balmenach’s distinguished single malts, while Balmenach’s Caorunn Gin has garnered immense popularity among gin enthusiasts. Whether you’re a seasoned whisky connoisseur or a curious traveler, Balmenach Distillery provides an authentic Speyside whisky experience, blending rich heritage with exceptional quality to create some of Scotland’s finest spirits.
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