The Ultimate Whisky Company
Ballechin 2007 11 yr
This is a heavily peated offering from Ballechin, aged for 11 years in a 2nd fill sherry barrel. The Ultimate as a bottler is based in the Netherlands. Let’s see how this offering stands up.
ABV: 60%
Nose: Savory BBQ Peat, Plums, allspice, Black Tea, Grapes, Wood Spice,
Palate: Medium, oily mouthfeel. BBQ Peat, light smoke, plums, meat, burnt brown sugar, oak.
Finish: Medium length, Lighter peat, smoked meat, raisins, figs, black pepper, allspice.
Rating: 8/10
I really dig this. The peat pairs very well with the refill sherry, and the influence of the spirit and the cask are both on display here. I wish I had bought multiple bottles as this is a very good showing, and one that may disappear too quickly from my bar. This stuff just rocks.
1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.
2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.
3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.
4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.
5 | Good | Good, just fine.
6 | Very Good | A cut above.
7 | Great | Well above average
8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.
9 | Incredible | An all time favorite
10 | Perfect | Perfect
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