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Whisky Magazine Award Winner The Balvenie Islay Cask, 17 Years Old

The Balvenie Islay Cask, 17 Years Old

Brand The Balvenie
Expression Islay Cask, 17 Years Old
Type Scotch Whisky / Single Malt
Age 17 Year Old
Abv 43.00%
Produced at Balvenie Distillery
Region Speyside
Launched 1892
Availability Limited in UK, France and USA .
Guide Price £41-£70 (US$66-US$113)
Website http://www.thebalvenie.com

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 18 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

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

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?

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