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The Balvenie 1968

The Balvenie

The Balvenie

1968

The Balvenie

ABV: 50.8%

Age: No age statement Years Old

Style: Single Malt

Country: Scotland

Region: Speyside

Overall
Score

8.6

Tasting Notes

Nose

Deep oak with hint of berry fruits and buttered crumpets. Very firm.

Palate

Clean surge of unspecified fruitness.

Finish

Hardens into a very brittle maltiness and oak.

Comment

A rather unusual Balvenie but delicious nonetheless!

Taster Score

8.3

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