Thursday, 26 February 2009

THE BALVENIE Single Barrel 15 years old 47,8%


Nose:
Refined and complex malt of a biscuit-like persuasion. Vanilla and oak. An intriguing nose.




Palate:
A bit oak-lazy at first with vanilla to the fore. Eventually the multi-layered malt comes into its own. Somehow manages to be both relaxed and uptight at the same time.




Finish:
Attacks you at the back of the throat. Differing strands of marvellous
malt weaved into the oak.


Comment:
This must be the ideal whisky for those who shy away from sherry. Somewhat different to the earlier 50,4% version (less sweet and fruity) but just as enchanting. Perhaps a little less individual in character. InCaskDate: 21.04.88. Bottling date: 23.04.03

Rating: 8/10

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