Balmenach 14 Year Old 2010 Spirit of Scotland Gordon & MacPhail 70cl, 61.5%
Tasting Notes
Colour: Deep amber gold.
Nose: Sweet blackcurrant, dried fruit, dark sherry and gentle spice.
Palate: Rich demerara sugar, dried berries, sherry sweetness and a hint of black pepper.
Finish: Long and warming, with peppery spice, dark fruit, oak and lingering sherried richness.
Description
Balmenach 14 Year Old 2010 Spirit of Scotland Gordon & MacPhail 70cl, 61.5% is a powerful Speyside single malt Scotch whisky bottled by Gordon & MacPhail for the Spirit of Scotland range. Distilled in 2010 and bottled in 2025, this 14 year old release was matured in a First Fill Sherry Hogshead, giving it a bold, deep and full-bodied sherry cask profile.
This bottle is especially attractive because it combines a less commonly seen Speyside distillery with high-strength single cask presentation. Balmenach’s naturally fruity and spicy style works well with active sherry wood, creating a whisky with blackcurrant, dried fruit, demerara sugar, peppery spice and rich oak warmth.
Bottled at 61.5% from cask number 662, with only 278 bottles released, this is a focused and collectible independent bottling. It is a serious choice for drinkers who enjoy intense sherry cask whisky and for collectors looking for limited Gordon & MacPhail Spirit of Scotland releases.
Why Choose Balmenach 14 Year Old 2010 Spirit of Scotland Gordon & MacPhail 70cl, 61.5%
Balmenach 14 Year Old 2010 Spirit of Scotland Gordon & MacPhail 70cl, 61.5% stands out because it presents Balmenach in a rich, high-strength and sherry-forward style. The First Fill Sherry Hogshead gives the whisky dark fruit sweetness and depth, while the 61.5% ABV keeps the profile bold, concentrated and full of impact.
For collectors, the appeal comes from the 2010 vintage, cask number 662, limited 278-bottle outturn and Gordon & MacPhail independent bottling identity. For drinkers, it offers a powerful Speyside malt with dried fruit, blackcurrant, demerara sugar, pepper and warming spice.
Ideal For.
This bottle is ideal for whisky drinkers who enjoy powerful sherry cask single malts with dark fruit, rich sweetness and peppery spice.
It is ideal for collectors looking for Gordon & MacPhail Spirit of Scotland bottlings with confirmed vintage, cask number and limited bottle count.
It is also ideal for anyone wanting a bold after-dinner dram from a lesser-seen Speyside distillery, especially with a few drops of water to open the whisky.
Product Details
Product Name: Balmenach.
Category: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
Distillery: Balmenach Distillery.
Region: Speyside, Scotland.
Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail.
Series: Spirit of Scotland.
Distillation Year: 2010.
Bottling Year: 2025.
Age Statement: 14 Years Old.
Cask Type: First Fill Sherry Hogshead.
Cask Number: 662.
Bottle Size: 70cl.
ABV: 61.5%.
Strength Style: Cask Strength.
Filtration: Non-chill filtered.
Colouring: Natural colour.
Bottle Count: 278 bottles.
Presentation: Bottle only, as shown in the product image.
Collector’s Note
This bottle has strong collector appeal because it is a limited single cask Balmenach from Gordon & MacPhail’s Spirit of Scotland range. The clear vintage, age statement, cask number and 278-bottle outturn give the release a precise identity, making it far more specific than a standard wider-release malt.
Balmenach is also an interesting name for collectors because it is not as commonly available as many larger Speyside distilleries. This gives the bottle extra appeal for whisky shelves focused on independent bottlings, sherry cask strength releases and distillery discovery.
Additional information
| Weight | 1.995 kg |
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