The Balvenie Madeira Cask 17 Years Old Tasting notes and reviews
The Balvenie Madeira Cask 17 Years Old
- Brand
- The Balvenie
- Expression
- Madeira Cask 17 Years Old
- Type
- Scotch Whisky ~ Single Malt
- Age
- 17 years old
- Abv
- 43.00%
- Produced at
- Balvenie Distillery
- Region
- Speyside
- Availability
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Martine Nouet
85- Nose
- Earthy. Wet moss. Bracken. Opens on creamier notes. Crème caramel, praline. Rich and complex. Orange marmalade.
- Palate
- Crisp like wild silk. Delivers layers of flavours. Kumquat and bitter oranges, dark chocolate and raisins.
- Finish
- Nutty,long and soothing on marzipan.
- Comment
- Rich and complex. Superbly balanced and elegant. To enjoy with Beethoven's 7th Symphony.
Rob Allanson
93- Nose
- Opens with creamy oak and a honey edge. There is a deep richness and spice notes too.
- Palate
- Hits you in waves of sweetness and candied fruit peel. There are also soft fruits and spice layers.
- Finish
- Relaxing, gentle and long.
- Comment
- A wonderfully complex whisky. Everything is in harmony.
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