A UK exclusive single cask bottling from Ballindalloch using spirit distilled from estate barley in 2016 and matured in a single ex-bourbon barrel for 7 years until 2024. Presenting notes of shaved coconut, fresh grass, mango, lemons and honey - this cask is an impressive statement of distillery character for this new Speyside single malt.
Royal Mile Whiskies Staff Tasting Notes (link new window)
Nose
Shaved coconut before notes of freshly cut grass and barley then a hint of mango and guava in the background.
Palate
A chewy, oily texture with touches of spice, fruit rinds and treacle.
Finish
Long finish of oranges and apricots then pears and lemons before notes of dry barley.
Country And Region
This bottle of Ballindalloch 2016 7 Year Old Bourbon Barrel UK Exclusive #235 is an official bottling which was produced in the Speyside region of Scotland.
Whisky Resource Note:
I was alerted to this whisky release via an official distillery email newsletter, however, there were no links to the website and at the time of writing there is no information about this whisky on the website.
After contacting the distillery I had the outturn numbers confirmed.
