Balmenach 17 Year Old 2008 Signatory Cask Strength

Name: Balmenach 17 Year Old 2008 Signatory Cask Strength
Brand: Balmenach
Price: 90.95 GBP
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Balmenach 17 Year Old 2008 is a bold and richly sherried Speyside single malt Scotch whisky, bottled by Signatory Vintage at natural cask strength. Read more

Balmenach 17 Year Old 2008 Signatory Cask Strength

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Bottle Information

Bottler: Signatory Vintage

Cask: #3

Cask Type: 1 Fill Oloroso Sherry Butt

Type: Single Malt

Volume: 70cl

Region: Speyside

Vintage: 2008

Age: 17 Year Old

ABV: 57.8%

No. of bottles: 671

Tasting Notes

Nose Raisins, figs, dark chocolate, and orange peel with hints of cinnamon and polished oak. Palate Rich and mouth-coating, revealing flavours of fruitcake, treacle, espresso, roasted nuts, and sweet spice. Finish Long and warming, with lingering dried fruits, cocoa, and oak tannins.

Balmenach 17 Year Old 2008 is a bold and richly sherried Speyside single malt Scotch whisky, bottled by Signatory Vintage at natural cask strength. Distilled in 2008 and matured for 17 years in a first fill Oloroso sherry butt (#3), this impressive release was bottled in April 2026 at 57.8% ABV, yielding 671 numbered bottles.

Balmenach’s robust and weighty spirit is exceptionally well suited to full-term Oloroso maturation, developing deep layers of dried fruit, dark chocolate, roasted nuts, and warming spice. The first fill sherry cask adds intensity and richness while preserving the distillery’s naturally malty and structured character. Bottled without chill-filtration or added colour, this is a full-flavoured and authentic Speyside dram.

Why We Think You’ll Love It

17 year old Speyside single malt Scotch whisky from Balmenach
Matured in a first fill Oloroso sherry butt (#3)
Distilled 2008, bottled April 2026 at 57.8% ABV
Limited to 671 numbered bottles
Bottled by Signatory Vintage at natural cask strength
A rich, full-bodied whisky packed with classic sherry cask character

The Balmenach 17 Year Old 2008 Signatory Cask Strength is a powerful and indulgent Speyside single malt, delivering exceptional depth, richness, and complexity from long-term Oloroso maturation. Bold, warming, and deeply satisfying, it’s an excellent choice for lovers of heavily sherried Scotch whisky

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The Distillery

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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