Balmenach 9 Year Old 2016 Signatory 100-Proof Edition #57

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Feel the untamed side of Speyside with Balmenach 9 Year Old – 2016 Vintage, Signatory 100-Proof Edition #57. Read more
Balmenach 9 Year Old 2016 Signatory 100-Proof Edition #57
Regular price £51.12 GBP
Regular price Sale price £51.12 GBP
£42.60 ex VAT
Sale Sold out

Bottle Information

Cask Type: 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Butts
Type: Single Malt
Volume: 70cl
Region: Speyside
Vintage: 2016
Age: 9 Year Old
ABV: 57.1%

Tasting Notes

Nose: Thick raisin fudge, blackberry jam and heather honey rise above cracked black pepper, mocha and a hint of leather. Palate: A muscular surge of treacle toffee, dark chocolate and malty biscuit floods the tongue, chased by clove-spiked caramel, roasted walnut and a bright flash of candied orange peel. Finish: Long, warming and gently drying—lingering sherry-soaked fruitcake, earthy oak spice and a final flourish of cocoa-dusted malt.
Feel the untamed side of Speyside with Balmenach 9 Year Old – 2016 Vintage, Signatory 100-Proof Edition #57. Distilled at the rugged Cromdale distillery and matured from day one in 1st-fill Oloroso sherry butts, this small-batch release was bottled in 2025 at the series’ trademark 100 Proof / 57.1 % ABV. Un-chill-filtered and natural in colour, Edition #57 turbo-charges Balmenach’s earthy, weighty malt with torrents of dark fruit, treacle and peppery spice—delivering a bold, deeply satisfying dram.

Why We Think You’ll Love It

  • Full-term maturation in 1st-fill Oloroso butts delivers decadent dried-fruit depth, chocolate richness and fiery spice.

  • Bottled at a robust 100 Proof (57.1 % ABV)—undiluted flavour that shines neat or with a splash of water.

  • 9 years capture Balmenach’s hearty spirit while layering on intense sherry complexity.

  • Non-chill-filtered and natural colour, preserving full body, aroma and authentic mahogany hue.

  • Part of Signatory’s limited 100-Proof Edition line—essential for collectors and sherried-malt fans seeking a gutsy Speyside dram.

Pour a dram of Edition #57 and relish Balmenach’s brawny malt cloaked in lavish Oloroso richness—an unforgettable whisky that thunders with 100-proof intensity from first sip to lingering finish.

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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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