Edradour Ballechin 20 Year Old 2004 Bourbon Cask 70cl, 52.8%
Tasting Notes
Colour: Gold. This is a presentation-led inference based on bourbon barrel maturation and bottle imagery.
Nose: Assertive yet composed, with maritime smoke, sea salt, herbal ash, vanilla fudge, charred citrus peel, and a touch of menthol.
Palate: Rich, peaty, and full-bodied with soot, burnt herbs, caramelised lemon, peppered vanilla, earthy smoke, and oak.
Finish: Long and clean with ash, citrus oil, subtle tar, black tea, and fading campfire warmth.
Description
Edradour Ballechin 20 Year Old 2004 Bourbon Cask 70cl 52.8% is a rare and mature heavily peated Highland single malt Scotch whisky from Edradour Distillery’s Ballechin range. Distilled in 2004 and matured for 20 years, this release shows how well Edradour’s peated spirit develops over long ageing, especially when paired with high-quality first-fill bourbon barrels.
Ballechin is the name used for Edradour’s heavily peated spirit, offering a smokier and more robust style than the distillery’s classic sherried releases. In this case, the whisky was matured in a selection of first-fill bourbon barrels, which brings sweetness, vanilla, toasted oak, and fruit to balance the earthy peat smoke at its core.
Bottled at 52.8% ABV in a 70cl format, this is a cask strength small batch release aimed at drinkers who enjoy mature smoky whisky with both power and elegance. Retailer descriptions highlight notes of caramel, toasted oak, vanilla, and peppery peat smoke, making it a strong choice for fans of peated single malts who want something beyond the more familiar coastal Islay style.
Why Choose Edradour Ballechin 20 Year Old 2004 Bourbon Cask
This release combines long maturation, first-fill bourbon cask influence, and mature Highland peat in a premium small batch bottling.
20-year-old Highland single malt Scotch whisky
Heavily peated Ballechin release
Distilled in 2004
Matured in first-fill bourbon barrels
Bottled at natural cask strength of 52.8% ABV
Small batch official distillery release
Ideal For
Fans of mature peated single malt whisky
Ballechin and Edradour enthusiasts
Drinkers looking for smoky whisky beyond Islay
Customers seeking premium aged bourbon-cask peated releases
Product Details
Product: Edradour Ballechin 20 Year Old 2004 Bourbon Cask
Distillery: Edradour
Range: Ballechin
Region: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 20 Years Old
Vintage: 2004
Style: Heavily Peated
Cask Type: First-Fill Bourbon Barrels
ABV: 52.8%
Bottle Size: 70cl
Presentation: Small Batch / Cask Strength official release
Collector’s Note
This bottling has strong enthusiast appeal because it combines a substantial 20-year age statement with Ballechin’s heavily peated house style, which is less commonly seen at this level of maturity. For Edradour followers, it stands out as a premium smoky counterpart to the distillery’s richer sherried releases. That comparison is an inference based on the Ballechin range identity and the release style.
Additional information
| Weight | 2.10 kg |
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