Taster

Nose: Sweetness with some bubblegum (Bazooka Joe) strawberry,unsalted butter and orange zest.\rThere's a real spearmint fragrance and a light waxiness.

Palate: Quite thick texture with good length and a set clover honey mid-palate. Some sweet spices gather towards\rthe finish. Medium bodied.

Finish: Softand silky.

Comment: Best neat and further proof of Balvenie's premier league status.

Score: 7.9

Taster

Nose: Perfumy,creamy. Vanilla toffee. Steamed peaches.Hazelnut icecream. Developing on soft grassy notes.

Palate: Smooth and neat. In total harmony with the nose. A full basket of ripe fruit, enhanced by delicate spices.\rAnd a beautiful expression of sweet maltiness.

Finish: Nutty,drier,quite long.

Comment: A refined single malt delivering a well written ode to Speyside.

Score: 8.3