Balvenie, 1997 Whisky
15 Year Old Sherry Barrel Aged Single Malt Scotch Whisky (In original gift tube as illustrated)
Bottle size: 70cl
ABV: 47%
Price:
$235.71 USD
Out of stock
Description
The Balvenie has a nose of dense Christmas cake with icing, full of sticky, syrupy dried fruits, cherries, finely chopped nuts and grated nutmeg. Flamed orange peel, ginger, a hint of struck match (but only very subtle in the sample we tasted), fresh orange segments and plums develop. On the palate it displays a big old fashioned Sherry matured character, more bread-like fruitcake, malt loaf and nutty Oloroso. Slightly bitter and rum-like leading to a finish of spicy fruitcake with cocoa.
Overall, a classic Sherry matured whisky, really top stuff.
***Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt***
Unveiled in 2014, the 15 Year Old Single Barrel Sherry Cask is a wonderful sight from Balvenie - single malt Scotch whisky fully matured in Sherry casks. These are released in batches of no larger than 650 bottles from a single cask, each one being hand numbered. Although no two casks are the same, and therefore won't produce an identical single malt, the casks are carefully selected by Balvenie's Malt Master and feature a consistent, rich, spiced character, complimented by hints of elegant oak.
Condition
TBA