Balmenach Authentic Collection 1981 12 Years Single Malt Whisky

Balmenach 1981 CA

Balmenach

Speyside · United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Age
12 years
ABV
62.6%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Balmenach
Distillation Year
04.1981
Bottling Year
12.1993
Cask Types
Oak Cask

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Lowest Price:€90.00(2024-02-28)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

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Whiskyspace Notes 1419

Whiskyspace Notes 1419

Jun 4, 2026, 10:12:58

第一口下去就感觉到很强的冲击力,很烈的酒精感 💪 放一会儿之后青草的味道就出来了,混着梨子和苹果的清新,但底下一直有股硬邦邦的酒精骨架在撑着。 中段开始有些薄荷和甘草的味道,肉桂的温暖慢慢浮现,像在吃一根草本糖果 🍬 再喝一口,绿色蔬菜和谷物麦芽的感觉更明显,有点像刚碾碎的大麦泡水。 酒精度确实高,喝得出来是年轻麦芽的那种冲劲 🌿 越到后面青草味越重,还有点蘑菇和苔藓的潮湿感,菠萝的果香偶尔闪现但很快被胡椒的辛辣盖过。 余韵挺长的,最后留在舌根的是白胡椒和一点点柠檬皮的苦香,整体感觉很活泼很有力量 😮‍💨

Whiskyspace Notes 1305

Whiskyspace Notes 1305

Jun 1, 2026, 03:38:17

Phew! This one’s a real powerhouse. First thing I get is loads of fresh-cut grass and a bit of moss, super green and vibrant. There’s a sharp white pepper kick right up front, then it settles into something like ripe pears and a hint of pineapple juice. After a few minutes, it really opens up. More grass, maybe some green veg (sounds odd but works!), and then this lovely sweet note comes through—like barley water with a touch of bubblegum. A bit of lemon zest and cinnamon pop in too. It’s definitely strong stuff, spirity and youthful. You can tell it’s a young, high-strength malt. The finish is long, with that grass and a bit of liquorice hanging on. Honestly, it’s pretty raw and lively, but I quite like that energy. 🍐🌿

Whiskyspace Notes 1303

Whiskyspace Notes 1303

May 29, 2026, 06:45:35

Quite punchy stuff 😅 Loads of grass, green veg and barley water, with apples, pear and a wee lemony lift. There’s a bit of white pepper, liquorice and peppermint too. Feels young, fiery and raw, but not boring. After a bit it turns even grassier, with some white wine, pineapple and cinnamon hanging about. Long finish, strong as anything, a bit hard work but kind of fun.

Whiskyspace Notes 1299

Whiskyspace Notes 1299

May 28, 2026, 06:30:37

嘿,刚倒了一杯,闻着就有股清新的草和青苹果味儿,夹着一点点梨子的甜。🌿 第一感觉是挺冲的,酒精感明显,但又有那种青草、泥土般的味道,让我想起雨后树林。 慢慢地,嘴里能尝出一点白胡椒的辛辣,还有非常突出的绿色植物感,甚至有点像没煮熟的西兰花?🥕 越喝越觉得它很“年轻”,有种直来直去的劲儿,不太复杂。尾段会闪过一丝柠檬皮似的酸,和一丝甘草的回甘。 总的来说就是很“生猛”的一款,精力充沛的样子。🍐✨ Not bad for a young one.

Whiskyspace Notes 1298

Whiskyspace Notes 1298

May 27, 2026, 14:32:07

刚开始喝感觉酒精感有点冲啊,但过一会儿就好多了。闻起来有明显的青草和苹果香,还带点白葡萄酒似的清爽。 喝到嘴里发现梨子和菠萝的味道挺突出的,尾调有点肉桂的温暖感。酒精度确实不低,刚开始会觉得有点“硬”,像还没完全柔和下来的原酒风格。 放十来分钟再闻,草本气息变得更浓了,还有些白色花瓣的感觉。整体来说水果和草香都很明显,是那种年轻、有活力、但需要点时间适应的风格。 说实话有点像大麦水的味道,但更强烈一些。酒精感还在,但和果香混在一起也不算突兀。白胡椒的辛辣感能感觉到,但不算太刺激。 多喝几口会发现变化挺大的,从一开始的冲劲到后面更柔和。感觉这种年轻、高酒精度的麦芽威士忌就是这样,有力量但还需要时间沉淀。 偶尔能喝到一点泡泡糖似的甜味,挺有意思的。不过整体来说还是草香和果香为主,酒精感始终若隐若现地提醒着它的年纪。🌿

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