The Balvenie Distillery

Single Barrel Aged 15 Years Single Malt Scotch Whisky

9.316 ratings
9.64 pro ratings
Scotland, United Kingdom
Malt
Cheese, Fruit, Chocolate
Top Notes For
Nicholas Livingston

Spot on and compelling at every step -at every stage...

Spot on and compelling at every step -at every stage...

Apr 12th, 2015
Erik Nordman

Tasting notes from oloroso sherry cask 10131, bottle 205 of 650.

Nose: dark cherry, candied orange peel, dried plum, restrained fresh mint, slightly bitter oak spice, raisin, medium-dark chocolate, ginger.

Mouthfeel/Body: wonderful and silky, lovely texture; smooth, perfectly balanced viscosity.

Palate: dried cherry and plum, vanilla and cinnamon, fresh mint and oak spice, apple, evenly balanced molasses-esque oloroso sherry notes, and more soft subtle oak spice on the long finish.

Conclusion: absolutely lovely, delightful single malt. Great balance, wonderful mouthfeel and texture. A great demonstration of the harmony you get when you take a wonderful spirit, an exceptional cask, and let them go all the way to the end of their journey together; no second-cask finish or blending necessary.

Tasting notes from oloroso sherry cask 10131, bottle 205 of 650.

Nose: dark cherry, candied orange peel, dried plum, restrained fresh mint, slightly bitter oak spice, raisin, medium-dark chocolate, ginger.

Mouthfeel/Body: wonderful and silky, lovely texture; smooth, perfectly balanced viscosity.

Palate: dried cherry and plum, vanilla and cinnamon, fresh mint and oak spice, apple, evenly balanced molasses-esque oloroso sherry notes, and more soft subtle oak spice on the long finish.

Conclusion: absolutely lovely, delightful single malt. Great balance, wonderful mouthfeel and texture. A great demonstration of the harmony you get when you take a wonderful spirit, an exceptional cask, and let them go all the way to the end of their journey together; no second-cask finish or blending necessary.

Aug 31st, 2015
Michael & Lisa Gerold

A 15 year single cask that is a great value.

A 15 year single cask that is a great value.

May 24th, 2014
Adam Fiori

Wine Manager, Vino and Friends

9.7

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Jun 20th, 2015
Jay Kline

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Dec 5th, 2014
Mark Cochard

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9.8

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Sep 6th, 2014
Kyle B
9.4

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