Nose
Treacle. Sultanas. Fruit loaf with cinnamon. Dark chocolate and summer berries.
Kingsbarns
Kingsbarns Balcomie
Balcomie, named after the beach next to the distillery, is Kingsbarns' signature bottling: matured entirely in American oak ex-oloroso sherry butts from Jerez into a rich, fruity Lowland single malt.
€61,95
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Taste & character
M4W Flavor Compass
Our Flavor Compass divides whisky into four flavor areas. The dot indicates where this bottle stands.
Soft & FruityFor moments of peace & relaxation
Tasting notes
Palate
Sweet pineapple. Orange peel. Cake spice.
Finish
Dried apricot. Roasted hazelnut.
Specifications
- Distillery
- Kingsbarns Distillery
- Brand
- Kingsbarns
- Country of origin
- Scotland
- Region
- Lowlands, Fife
- Whisky style
- Lowland Single Malt
- Cask type
- Ex-oloroso sherry butts (American oak)
- Maturation
- No age statement (NAS)
- ABV
- 46% ABV
- Volume
- 700 ml
- Chill-filtered
- No
- Colouring added
- No
Who is it for?
For anyone looking for a fruity, approachable Lowland malt with a strong coastal story (golf, beach, the terroir of Fife).
Food pairing
- Lemon tart
- Fresh cream
- Light honey cake
Why I chose this
Balcomie is named after the beach next to the distillery, and that is exactly how it feels: sunny and relaxed. I admire how Kingsbarns uses oloroso casks without making the whisky heavy; you taste sultanas and orange peel, yet it stays light. A bottle for a long summer evening.
Frequently Asked Questions
Doesn't the oloroso maturation make Balcomie heavy?
No, Balcomie sits in our Smooth & Fruity quadrant. The American oak ex-oloroso casks bring treacle, sultanas and fruit loaf with cinnamon, but the Kingsbarns Lowland spirit keeps everything fresh. On the palate, sweet pineapple and orange peel take the lead, with a finish of dried apricot and roasted hazelnut.
Why is Balcomie named after a beach?
Balcomie is the beach next to the Kingsbarns distillery, on the Fife coast near the golf courses of St Andrews. The name therefore refers to the place where the whisky is made. Balcomie is Kingsbarns' signature bottling: fully matured in ex-oloroso sherry casks and bottled at 46% ABV, without chill filtration or colouring.
Is Balcomie a good whisky to give as a gift?
Yes, especially for someone who enjoys fruity, approachable whisky. Its sherried yet light profile appeals to many people, and the coastal story of Fife makes it a lovely present. If you do not know the recipient's taste exactly, a fruity whisky like this one is a safe choice.
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