Balmenach Hogmanay Dram Whisky Miniature 21 Year Old · 1974 Vintage

Colour

Deep burnished amber with copper‑red reflections and a mahogany edge, a warm, glossy chestnut glow.

Nose

Opulent nose of sherry-rich fruit and oak. Dried figs and raisins meet orange zest, toffee and vanilla, while cinnamon and clove weave through almonds, dark chocolate and a whisper of leather. A subtle wisp of smoke hints at its cask maturity, inviting with refined warmth.

Palate

Silky and sherried on the palate, a dark fruit compote of fig, raisin and date, woven with orange zest and cocoa. Spices rise—cinnamon, clove, nutmeg—against polished oak and almond warmth. Balanced sweetness and structure give a long, refined finish with a whisper of molasses.

Finish

An enduring, elegant finish with rich dried fruit, fig and orange zest, cloaked in dark cocoa and toasted oak. A gentle sherry sweetness lingers, warming the palate as spice—nutmeg and clove—unfolds, fading slowly into soft tobacco and caramel.