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The Balvenie
A Tale of the Dog
46 year old
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Distillery:
The Balvenie
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Company:
William Grant & Sons
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Cask Maturation
Double-Toasted Ex-wine casks
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Strength
54.7% ABV
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Note
The Balvenie Story No. 7
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Distilled:
1975
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Bottled:
2021
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Price
1200-1500
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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 cl
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Age:
46 year old
Taste note
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Colour:
Dark ruby
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Nose:
Luxuriously rich, with flavours reminiscent of roasted red currants and treacle, perfectly wrapped in aromas of eucalyptus and menthol from toasted oak.
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Palate:
Spice and subtle hints of liquorice are soon met with dashes of bergamot. This richness soon surpasses to revel silky honey and toffee sweetness. A masterful Balvenie.
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Finish:
Everlasting smooth sweetness.
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Conclusion:
The newest expression of the Balvenie Stories, with an age of 46 year old and a intriguing story: from a young apprentice learning what the phrase ‘walking the dog’ meant, to an ingenious solution for The Balvenie Visitors’ Centre. This is the story of Dennis McBain and how Warehouse 24 gained its first copper dog.
Flavor profile
Spice
Smoke
Citrus
Sweet
Wood
Rich fruits
Other aromas
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- dark fruits
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- vanilla
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- caramel
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- wood
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- nuts
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- burned wood
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- spices
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- raisins
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- citrus fruits
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- honey
