The Balvenie / Tun 1401, Batch 8

The Balvenie

Tun 1401, Batch 8

ABV 50.2%
REVIEWED Issue 114

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Specifications

Brand: The Balvenie
Expression: Tun 1401, Batch 8
Type: Scotland Whisky / Single Malt
Age: No Age Statement
ABV: 50.2%
Country/Region: Scotland / Speyside
Bottling type: Standard (Distillery or blended)

Awards

Editor's Choice
Issue 114

Tasting notes

Taster Neil Ridley

Nose: Very intriguing. Soft peat, a touch of camphor, beeswax and rain soaked soil. Beautiful balance and complexity. With water, a little milk chocolate, some floral soap and orange blossom joins the party. Sensational.
Palate: Wonderfully integrated peat, soft fruits, Manuka honey a waxy undertone, drying oak and slight rancio notes.
Finish: Wonderfully integrated peat, soft fruits, Manuka honey a waxy undertone, drying oak and rancio notes.
Comment: Absolutely triumphant - A bee keepers delight.

9.2

Taster Rob Allanson

Nose: An old leather armchair, boot polish, damp turned earth. A little scented soap, accacia honey. A sweet peat note. Oiled paper used to wrap chocolate. A little grain, sweet barley sugar cordial.
Palate: Waxed mango skins, gentle peat, apple boxes. A lovely herbal edge, honey roast almonds and cane sugar.
Finish: Cinder toffee sweetness with oak spices coming through.
Comment: Such poise and grace.

9.0

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