Ballechin Small Batch Manzanilla Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky 19 Year Old · 2004 Vintage

Colour

Radiant amber-gold with coppery highlights, a sun-kissed, honeyed glow that hints at its Manzanilla cask finish.

Nose

Intense peat smoke leads, wrapped in a briny, maritime breeze. Manzanilla finish threads almond and olive with faint oxidized-sherry character, while citrus zest and vanilla lift the aroma. Dried barley sweetness and a mineral warmth emerge beneath, promising a long, resinous peat profile.

Palate

Powerful yet elegant, the palate unfolds with thick peat smoke kissed by dry Manzanilla influence. A saline, almond-tinged dryness coats the tongue, while citrus zest and subtle vanilla sway beside ash and iodine. Nutty depth emerges—marzipan and toasted almond—amid a warming, peppery finish that lingers with mineral salt and a gentle smokiness.

Finish

Peated warmth lingers with a dry, saline Manzanilla kiss. Almond, citrus zest and a faint cocoa thread weave through the smoke, while mineral notes sharpen the finish. Long, elegant and savory, it fades to a refined nutty sweetness.