Balcomie

Kingsbarns Distillery

£52

Kingsbarns Balcomie is a fruity, light and balanced whisky bottled from ex-Oloroso American Oak Sherry Butts. About Balcomie This Single Malt, from the family owned distillery in the Kingdom of Fife, has been distilled using Fife barley and matured in 100% ex-Oloroso American Oak Sherry Butts from Jerez, previously used for maturing Sherry. These casks were specifically chosen by Isabella Wemyss for their gentle oak flavours and sherry rich sweetness to compliment the fruity character of the Kingsbarns spirit. This allows for the perfect balance between the spirit and the wood. Nose Treacle, s

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UK company
Registered at Companies House as THE KINGSBARNS COMPANY OF DISTILLERS LTD, number SC359078. Checked 2026-08-29.
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