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The Balvenie 30 Years Old

Brand	The Balvenie
Expression	30 Years Old
Type	Scotch Whisky / Single Malt
Age	30 Year Old
Abv	47.30%
Produced at	Balvenie Distillery
Region	Speyside
Launched	1892
Availability	UK, US and selected travel markets
Guide Price	£71 plus (US$114 plus) NB! This is our upper price guide, but the whisky may sell for considerably more than this.
Website	http://www.thebalvenie.com

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 42 by Gavin Smith and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Gavin Smith

Nose
Initially curiously unyielding, slight perfume, eventually warm horse (in a good way) and cloves.
Palate
Confident. Golden syrup, slight oiliness balancing dry sherry notes, moving into soft peat and a little smoke.
Finish
Long lasting, more delicate, fragrant notes appear as it fades. Slightly winey.
Comment
This expression wears its years well.

Dave Broom

Nose
Dry and ash-like: cedar, cigar ash, charred. Softens, showing honeycomb, candied peel, acacia, honey, kumquat, orange pekoe tea, powdered ginger.
Palate
Soft, unctuous feel. Cream, orange peel, that cigar box note again, hint of nut. Fine grained tannin. Great balance with depth and texture.
Finish
Soft and gentle, fades discreetly.
Comment
Fantastic length. A truly three-dimensional malt.

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