Balmenach Royal British Legion 75 Years Whisky Miniature 11 Year Old · 1985 Vintage

Colour

Warm, rich amber with coppery highlights and a hint of mahogany.

Nose

An elegant nose of orchard fruits and honeyed barley, layered with dried raisins and fig from sherry influence. Vanilla and soft toffee mingle with orange zest, delicate spice and a whisper of oak. Subtle malt sweetness, almond notes, and a touch of cocoa emerge as the glass breathes.

Palate

Sherried richness swathes the palate, delivering plush dried fig, raisin, and red cherry with dark chocolate and toffee. Spiced oak adds warmth—cinnamon and clove—while velvety tannins guide a long, nutty finish with a bright hint of orange zest.

Finish

Long and elegant, the finish unfolds with sherry-softened dark fruit, raisin and fig, weaving into cocoa and toasted almond notes. Cinnamon and spice linger, carried by varnished oak and a final whisper of orange zest and caramel, leaving a warm, refined glow.