Balvenie 15-year-old Single Barrel

Category	SINGLE MALT
Distillery	Balvenie
Bottler	Distillery Bottling
Bottling Series	-
Vintage	1981
Bottled Year	1999
Age	15년
Cask Type	-
Cask Number	-
Bottles Released	-
ABV	47.8%
Volume	700 ml
Label	-
Country	Scotland
Region	Speyside

Flavor Profile

Vanilla

Sweet

Oaky

Creamy

Honey

Fruity

Dried Fruit

Spicy

Nutty

Floral

Herbal

Chocolate

Citrus

Maritime

Smoky

Peaty

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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