Balmenach Cromdale Whisky Miniature 17 Year Old · 1976 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber-gold with coppery highlights and rich mahogany edges.

Nose

Opulent and warming, the nose unfurls with dried fig and prune, orange zest and dark chocolate. Sherry maturity threads through polished oak, with vanilla-caramel and a whisper of nutmeg and clove. A bright alcohol lift keeps the aroma lively, hinting at the depth beneath the malt.

Palate

Opulent and powerful, this 17-year Balmenach coats the palate with dark fruit—raisin, fig and cherry—interwoven with cocoa, espresso and toasted almond. Spices of clove and cinnamon mingle with sherry-influenced oak and a whisper of leather. At 60.6% ABV, the finish is long, warming and peppery, leaving a cocoa-dusted sweetness lingering on the tongue.

Finish

Long, luxurious finish with sherry-influenced fruit lingering: prune, fig and raisin weave through dark chocolate and espresso, wrapped in toasted oak. Cinnamon and clove spice lingers as the warmth from 60.6% ABV slowly subsides, leaving a silky, resinous glow and a delicate nutty nuance.