Kingsbarns Balcomie 70cl Whisky

Name: Kingsbarns Balcomie
Brand: Kingsbarns
SKU: 105983
Price: 46.95 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4 (5 reviews)

Scotland • 70cl • 46%

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Customer Rating

“Not tried this yet but, regarding the bottling note, I believe Oloroso is normally (exclusively?) aged in American oak as it's more porous, which lends itself to oxidative ageing. Sherrys such as Fino are matured in tighter-grained European oak and develop a layer of yeast (flor) on top, which prevents interaction with the air. There is a wider context too, in that most 'Sherry casks' are actually custom built for the whisky industry and merely seasoned with youthful 'Sherry', which will never be drunk. The casks in which actual Sherry is matured are part of Solera systems, they are often many decades old and are rarely sold to the whisky industry. I've sampled the regular Kingsbarns Dream to Dram and it is quite underrated in my opinion. It does not taste like a three year old whisky at all. It's very light and floral, in the classic Lowland style (think Bladnoch for example), and I look forward to seeing how it works with a sherried cask.”

Oliver Philp

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Style

Single Malt

RegionLowland Whisky

Country

Scotland

Distillery/BrandKingsbarns

Kingsbarns Balcomie

Here we have Balcomie, a sherried release from Kingsbarns distilled with locally-grown Fife barley. It was matured exclusively in American oak butts that previously held Oloroso sherry. Richer, spicy notes from the sherry balance the sweeter, tropical notes from the oak. Top stuff from the Lowland distillery!

Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt

Nose

Cinnamon scrolls and hot cross buns, with a drizzle of maple syrup and dried cherry.

Palate

Pineapple upside down cake, marmalade and more cinnamon, with a touch of cocoa.

Finish

Apricot jam and chocolate-coated nuts.

Winner of 1 spirit awards

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Allergy Information

This product does not contain any notifiable allergens

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Unfairly rated

For the price, it's a total banger. I'm getting some slight peat in this one. Nose is fruity, green apple, pineapple. Rich and full mouthfeel. Good sherry influence, steady finish.

Vincens Steen Sep 14, 2024

Most horrible bottle of whisky I've ever had

Have now had this 9months. It had an overpowering linseed/castor oily aroma and flavour when i first opened it. Let someone else(not a whisky drinker) try it a month or so ago..thought it was very chocolately and would be appreciated by someone who didnt like whisky. Latest person to try it still thought it had the linoleum/ rubber smell and taste. If you put enough water in it the smell disappears and it tastes like aquavit without the spice. That's the punishment I get from supporting distilleries in my home county!!

Raymond Stewart Apr 22, 2023

quite fruity and although spicy, its also fairly smooth

pineapple and cherries on nose and mouth, with chocolate and spices on the way down. not bad for a youngster although a tad thin for my liking. still its a very decent drop. well done kingsbarns.

GRANT BROWN Aug 15, 2022

Expensive for young whisky, but worth money.

Young, but very good balanced and fruity.

Damir Music Mar 10, 2021

American oak is normal for Oloroso

Not tried this yet but, regarding the bottling note, I believe Oloroso is normally (exclusively?) aged in American oak as it's more porous, which lends itself to oxidative ageing. Sherrys such as Fino are matured in tighter-grained European oak and develop a layer of yeast (flor) on top, which prevents interaction with the air. There is a wider context too, in that most 'Sherry casks' are actually custom built for the whisky industry and merely seasoned with youthful 'Sherry', which will never be drunk. The casks in which actual Sherry is matured are part of Solera systems, they are often many decades old and are rarely sold to the whisky industry. I've sampled the regular Kingsbarns Dream to Dram and it is quite underrated in my opinion. It does not taste like a three year old whisky at all. It's very light and floral, in the classic Lowland style (think Bladnoch for example), and I look forward to seeing how it works with a sherried cask.

Oliver Philp Jan 8, 2021