The Balvenie 15 Years Old Single Barrel Tasting notes and reviews
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The Balvenie 15 Years Old Single Barrel
- Brand
- The Balvenie
- Expression
- 15 Years Old Single Barrel
- Type
- Scotch Whisky ~ Single Malt
- Age
- 15 years old
- Abv
- 50.40%
- Produced at
- Balvenie Distillery
- Region
- Speyside
- Website
- www.thebalvenie.com
- Availability
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Balvenie 15 Year Old Single Barrel | £46.49 |
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Balvenie Single Barrel 15 Year Old | £47.27 |
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Balvenie 15 Years Old Single Barrel | £48.95 |
Michael Jackson
80- 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
95- 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.
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