ABV 50.8%
A rather unusual Balvenie but delicious nonetheless!
Jim Murray
The Balvenie
Brand
1968
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
50.8%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Deep oak with hint of berry fruits and buttered crumpets. Very firm.
Palate: Clean surge of unspecified fruitness.
Finish: Hardens into a very brittle maltiness and oak.
Comment: A rather unusual Balvenie but delicious nonetheless!
Score: 8.3
Taster
Nose: Clear liquid honey. Orangey with water.
Palate: Fudge. Almonds. Honey. Orange. Minty.
Finish: Lemony. Dry. Warming. Very long.
Comment: Tasting from the cask resulted in slightly different descriptors whereas these notes were based on a sample sent to Whisky Magazine.
Score: 9
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