Balmenach – 1979 40 Year Old Old & Rare Heritage Single Cask (70cl, 45.4%)

This is a 40 year old single cask single malt from Balmenach, a Speyside distillery. It was distilled in 1979 and released by Hunter Laing as part of their Old & Rare range, in a 70cl bottle at 45.4% ABV. The whisky takes the distillery's classic Speyside character and builds on it after its long maturation, giving a rich and fruity malt. It is described as layering rich winter fruit with peppery spice and fresh citrus.