ABV 50.4%
A subtle expression of The Balvenie.
Dave Broom
The Balvenie
Brand
15 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
15
Age (Years)
50.4%
ABV
Scotland
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: A malty, intense and slightly hard nose. Water tones it down showing sweet fruit, malt and bracken.
Palate: Totally different to the nose. Luscious and mellow with honey, chestnut, honeysuckle and cream. Builds beautifully still, with firm wood.
Finish: Sugared almond.
Comment: A subtle expression of The Balvenie.
Score: 8
Taster
Nose: Cedary. Vanilla. Custard. Honey.
Palate: Toffee. Sweetish. Cedary. Scenty. Talc-like.
Finish: Coconut. Indian spices. Very long indeed.
Comment: A very interesting whisky, but the distillery character is better served with a dash of sherry.
Score: 8.3
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