The Balvenie 15 Years Old Single Barrel

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 4 by Michael Jackson and Jim Murray.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Assertive. Dry, fresh oak. Heather. Rooty. Coconut. Lemon pith. Palate Lively. Cedar. Orange skins, fruity, pineapple-like sweetness and acidity. Finish Very dry. Peppery alcohol. Comment Certainly robust. Perhaps a little harsh?

Jim Murray Nose Again, closely related to the Founder's Reserve. More vanilla, with the honey a degree lighter than some previous bottlings. Even so, this is just wonderful. Palate An explosion of bittersweet flavours. Incredible depth and complexity with the trademark Balvenie maltiness. Lots of spicy peat notes. Finish Amazingly long with some chewy smoke, even a hint of liquorice. Some chocolate for good measure. Comment Arguably the ultimate Speyside dram, though the Glenfiddich Solera gives it a close run. A kaleidoscope of flavours.