ABV 41.9%
A good well balanced whisky. Peat is integrated with the oak and spices.
Rob Allanson
The Balvenie
Brand
17 Years Old Peated
Expression
Single Malt
Type
17
Age (Years)
41.9%
ABV
Scotland
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Treacle toffee, light vanilla, Assam tea. There is a gentle peat note in the\rdistance and sweet oak.
Palate: Sweet at first, raspberry jam. Very smooth and easy drinking. Oak is balanced with spices.
Finish: Drying and a little sweet.
Comment: A good well balanced whisky. Peat is integrated with the oak and spices.
Score: 8
Taster
Nose: Elegant. Delicately nutty and floral. Lightly toasted hazelnuts. Gillyflowers. Gently giving way to well integrated oaky notes. Touch of liquorice and dried fruit. Distant hint of moss.
Palate: Smooth, round. Mint and liquorice. Dark fruit. Drying on oak and spices.
Finish: Dry, slightly astringent but so elegantly.
Comment: A well balanced and rich whisky. Perfect after dinner dram with a piece of dark chocolate.
Score: 8.3
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