The Balvenie 21 Years Old PortWood

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 8 by Michael Jackson and Doug McIvor.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Perfumey. Passion fruit. Nutty. Marzipan. Palate Rich. Complex. Honeyed, creamy, winey, aniseed, almonds. Finish Long, cedary, dryish. A wonderful digestif. Comment The full, honeyed, richness of the malt combines beautifully with what seems to be a generous kiss of port.

Doug McIvor Nose Intensely perfumed, ladies powder pack, passion fruit and toffee banana, and walnuts. Palate Creamy, soothing, nutty, with a warm augmenting portwine influence. Finish Smooth, cedary with a warming spice. Comment An extremely graceful and charmingly feminine dram.