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THE BALVENIE
A DAY OF DARK BARLEY
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Distillery:
The Balvenie
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Company:
William Grant & Sons
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Cask Maturation
1st Fill Ex-Bourbon Barrels
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Strength
47.8% ABV
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Note
The Balvenie Story telling collection No.3
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Distilled:
1994
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Bottled:
2020
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Price
600-700
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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:
26 year old
Taste note
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Colour:
Deep ruby
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Nose:
Big malty notes, soft brown sugar, vanilla toffee, blossom honey and a mild oaky spiciness.
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Palate:
Syrupy with a toffee sweetness, some citrusy notes of tangy orange peel, followed by oak vanilla and a touch of cinnamon and ginger spices at the end.
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Finish:
Enduring gentle waves of vanilla and oak spices.
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Conclusion:
The Balvenie Story telling collection. The arrival at the distillery of a batch of dark roasted malted barley, more commonly used in the production of stout, marked the beginning of a 26-year long experiment. The result was a pleasing depth – smokiness and oakiness as well as the classic honey, vanilla and citrus flavours.
Flavor profile
Spice
Smoke
Citrus
Sweet
Wood
Rich fruits
Other aromas
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- dark fruits
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- caramel
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- vanilla
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- nuts
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- wood
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- spices
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- raisins
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- citrus fruits
