{"product_id":"mythical-beasts-balmenach-13-year-old-whisky","title":"Mythical Beasts Balmenach 13 Year Old Whisky","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKey Facts About This Whisky\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRange: Mythical Beasts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelease: Nyami Nyami\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistillery: Balmenach\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge: 13 Years Old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Speyside\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCask Type: Finished in a sherry hogshead\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCask Ref: 4418\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol by Volume: 59.2%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled: Natural colour and without chill filtration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited Edition: 263 bottles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottle Size: 700ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBalmenach 13 Year Old\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWithout water\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAppearance: Deep burnished copper with rich mahogany flashes from the Oloroso influence. Thick, slow legs coat the glass, indicating high strength and a dense, oily texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNose: A rhapsody of toffee, caramel and clotted cream fudge open with inviting aromas, giving way to rounded orchard fruit compote accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePalate: A velvety mouthfeel which lingers with confidence. The palate opens with treacle, burnt caramalised demerara sugar and dried figs, quickly developing into dark chocolate, espresso and roasted nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFinish: Long, warming and slightly drying. Oak spice, bitter chocolate and dark fruit linger, with accents of cereals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith water\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAppearance: Softens slightly to a warm amber with copper highlights. Legs become a touch lighter but remain slow and deliberate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNose: Water opens the whisky, lifting brighter fruit notes — red cherry, cranberry and orange zest. The heavier savoury tones recede, revealing honeyed sweetness, softer spice and a more integrated oak profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePalate: More approachable and rounded. Red fruits and caramel come forward, with the darker chocolate and coffee notes softening. The texture becomes silkier, and the spice less assertive, allowing better balance between fruit, oak and spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFinish: Medium to long, with softened tannins. Gentle cinnamon and nutmeg leads to sweet dried fruit and a lingering cocoa that note fades cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOverall: A bold Balmenach that leans into the warm sweet character of Oloroso maturation. With water, it reveals greater balance and elegance, bringing forward fruit and sweetness while retaining its depth and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasting notes by Lisa McWilliam, Spirits Writer, Great Taste Spirit Judge and Drinks Consultant.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0460\/6456\/6423\/files\/great-taste-judge_480x480.png?v=1657348972\" alt=\"Great Taste Judge\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Nyami Nyami\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pure waters of the River Spey flow steadily through the landscape of Speyside, shaping the land as they pass and carrying with them countless old tales. Among the most enduring is the legend of Nyami Nyami, the great river spirit, said to dwell beneath the surface and command the currents. In folklore he is a guardian of the waters, a being whose presence brings fortune and protection, yet whose strength can never be fully controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBound to the river and forever searching for his lost companion, Nyami Nyami moves through the depths in restless solitude. When disturbed, the great spirit can stir the waters with ease, sending waves against the banks and reminding all who live nearby of the power hidden below the calm. Smooth, full, and quietly complex, this whisky reflects the character of the river itself, flowing easily at first, before revealing a deeper strength that lingers long after the final sip.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spiritfilled","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57575614939520,"sku":"SFD-BAL-26-101","price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0460\/6456\/6423\/files\/spiritfilled-mythical-beasts-balmenach-13-year-old-new.png?v=1773591558","url":"https:\/\/www.spiritfilled.co.uk\/products\/mythical-beasts-balmenach-13-year-old-whisky","provider":"Spiritfilled","version":"1.0","type":"link"}