The Balvenie / Aged 30 Years

The Balvenie

Aged 30 Years

ABV 47.3%
REVIEWED Issue 42

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Specifications

Brand: The Balvenie
Expression: Aged 30 Years
Type: Scotland Whisky / Single Malt
Age: 30 years old
ABV: 47.3%
Country/Region: Scotland / Speyside
Bottling type: Standard (Distillery or blended)

Tasting notes

Taster Dave Broom

Nose: Dry and ash-like: cedar, cigar ash, charred. Softens, showing honeycomb, candied peel, acacia, honey, kumquat, orange pekoe tea, powdered ginger.
Palate: Soft, unctuous feel. Cream, orange peel, that cigar box note again, hint of nut. Fine grained tannin. Great balance with depth and texture.
Finish: Soft and gentle, fades discreetly.
Comment: Fantastic length. A truly three-dimensional malt.

8.8

Taster Gavin D. Smith

Nose: Initially curiously unyielding, slight perfume, eventually warm horse (in a good way) and cloves.
Palate: Confident. Golden syrup, slight oiliness balancing dry sherry notes, moving into soft peat and a little smoke.
Finish: Long lasting, more delicate, fragrant notes appear as it fades. Slightly winey.
Comment: This expression wears its years well.

8.0

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