Balvenie 2012 A Collection of Curious Casks

CategorySINGLE MALT
DistilleryBalvenie
BottlerDistillery Bottling
Bottling Series-
Vintage2012
Bottled Year-
Age12년
Cask TypeHungarian Red Wine
Cask Number-
Bottles Released-
ABV47.3%
Volume700 ml
Label-
CountryScotland
RegionSpeyside
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Flavor Profile

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

Tasting Notes

Colour

gold

air Nose

it does seem to have been a sweet wine, there’s a slightly muscat-like note, or perhaps muscadelle in the Sauternes style (though that’s not found in Andalusia, I believe), and yet—almost miraculously—the Balvenie markers remain intact, notably mirabelle plums and quince (either paste or tart). In short, the cask and distillate aromas have remained fairly adjacent… Subtle, discreet touches of rose petals as well

restaurant Palate

indeed, one could say this is Balvenie, lightly elevated, with fairly spicy European oak though never excessive, bringing notes of Christmas spices, mulled white wine, cinnamon… Beneath that, tiny bits of citrus zest and dried fig

timer Finish

medium in length, nicely balanced between fruit and some herbal infusions… of the festive sort. A touch of pepper in the aftertaste

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