Balvenie 15-year-old Single Barrel - Sherry Cask

CategorySINGLE MALT
DistilleryBalvenie
BottlerDistillery Bottling
Bottling Series-
Vintage-
Bottled Year-
Age15년
Cask TypeSherry
Cask Number-
Bottles Released-
ABV47.8%
Volume750 ml
Label-
CountryScotland
RegionSpeyside
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Flavor Profile

Fruity
Dried Fruit
Sweet
Oaky
Spicy
Honey
Vanilla
Creamy
Floral
Chocolate
Nutty
Citrus
Herbal
Peaty
Maritime
Smoky

Tasting Notes

Colour

amber

air Nose

a tad weird indeed, because there’s a sweet raisiny sherry indeed, but also whiffs of fresh oak (newly sawn plank) that do hint at a finishing in new or rejuvenated oak. But of course, I could be wrong – I’m probably wrong. What is sure is that we’re totally in the style of the 12 Triple Cask. Perhaps a little more tobacco? And a little more mushrooms/humus?

restaurant Palate

very much so indeed. It does feel a bit ‘designed’, with these pencil shavings and other woody flavours, but on the other hand, I cannot find any flaws to this smart beverage. Chocolate, praline, figs, butterscotch, gingerbread…

timer Finish

long, oaky, with raisins and a sharp tobacco-like feeling. Snuff? Some chocolate and ginger in the aftertaste

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