The Balvenie Islay Cask, 17 Years Old Tasting notes and reviews
The Balvenie Islay Cask, 17 Years Old
- Brand
- The Balvenie
- Expression
- Islay Cask, 17 Years Old
- Type
- Scotch Whisky ~ Single Malt
- Age
- 17 years old
- Abv
- 43.00%
- Produced at
- Balvenie Distillery
- Region
- Speyside
- Website
- www.thebalvenie.com
- Availability
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Michael Jackson
90- Nose
- Garden bonfires, or perhaps steam trains. A picnic in the park? After a number of nosings, there's seaweed and salt. Make that a picnic on the cliffs.
- Palate
- Honey. Sugar glazing and caramelising slightly. Nuts. A touch of candied orange peel. Lemon.
- Finish
- Fresh. Fragrantly smoky.
- Comment
- Reminiscent of the days when Speysiders were peatier.
Dave Broom
77- Nose
- Well rounded. Honey and cream with some sultana and light phenolic notes.
- Palate
- An immediate sootiness. Soft, dessert like with a dry smouldering border. Lovely, if a bit schizoid.
- Finish
- Gentle with teasing smokiness.
- Comment
- Cheaper than buying a distillery on Islay but what's next? Speyside finished Caol Ila or a cask aged in every region?
Whisky Magazine Issue 18
Whisky & Cigars - Islay Whisky Festival - Glenmorangie.
Published September 2001.
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