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The Balvenie
The Creation of a classic
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Distillery:
The Balvenie
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Company:
William Grant & Sons
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Cask Maturation
Matured in traditional American oak barrels and finished in sweet Oloroso Sherry casks.
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Strength
43% ABV
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Note
Special release of The Balvenie story series No.4
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Distilled:
Unkown
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Bottled:
2021
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Price
70-80
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Country:
Scotland
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Region
Speyside
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Website:
thebalvenie.com
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Type:
Single Malt
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Volume:
70, 75 cl
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Age:
NAS
Taste note
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Colour:
Deep amber
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Nose:
Aromatic and lively, aromas of vanilla and spice evocative of dried clove and chai are layered on a base of earthly, malty undertones reminiscent of Balvenie’s own barley loft.
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Palate:
A perfect complement of light oatmeal syrupiness and brittle toffee are followed by delicate hints of spice and a rich drying sensation from European oak.
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Finish:
Lingering, lasting dry oak.
Flavor profile
Spice
Spice
Smoke
Citrus
Citrus
Sweet
Sweet
Wood
Wood
Rich Fruits
Rich fruits
Other aromas
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- vanilla
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- malt
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- wood
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- nuts
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- spices
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- citrus fruits
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- honey
