ABV 40%
Best neat and further proof of Balvenie's premier league status.
Dave Broom
The Balvenie
Brand
Signature
Expression
Single Malt
Type
12
Age (Years)
40%
ABV
Scotland
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
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
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