Balmenach 10yo 2011/2022

Balmenach 10yo 2011/2022

Casks of Distinction, Lady of the Glen
Single malt - Speyside
Amber
56.3% ABV
Dram

Nose: Cream, yoghurt, green apples, lemon zest, fresh cut grass, grapefruit, hints of vanilla. With water, yoghurt, green apples, grapefruit, raisins, toffee. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, hot, tingly, astringent. 
Tasting:  Sour sweet. Green apples, grapefruit, dark chocolate, toast, toffee, cocoa nibs, hints of sour cherries. With water, green apples, raisins, toffee, cinnamon, yoghurt. 
Finish: Medium. Raisins, butterscotch, cocoa nibs, sour cherries. 

Comments: 

Cask 417. Fruity and bright Balmenach, with some darker, more bitter notes lurking underneath. Slightly unbalanced - more tart than sweet - but interesting and sparked discussion.

Verdict:

I like this.