A rare release from The Balvenie in 2007, this whisky spent seventeen years in first-fill Oloroso sherry casks. Exclusive sherry maturation is uncommon for Balvenie, who usually prefers to finish its malt in ex-sherry casks to produce its DoubleWood series. The malt pays tribute to the Spanish origins of its cooperage in its own distinctly Scottish way. Bottled at 43% ABV.
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Nose: strong, dark and earthy sherry, sweet caramel, strong oak. Palate: strong sherry, dark stewed fruit. Plum. Candied walnut. Cinnamon and mild baking spice. Sticky, sweet, but not over the top for being exclusively aged in oloro Finish: drying and oaky, with a hint of dark fruit. Leather.
Balvenie 15: This is absolutely delightful. The nose tastes like toasted caramel. Sweet and peppery, with an incredibly long and smooth finish. I have trouble believing that this isn’t a fine bourbon
You can smell the sherry on the nose, and fresh sea air, as well. The mouth is sweet and salty, with subtle sherry and vanilla. Aldehydic on the back of the mouth, but balanced. Amazing.
Slightly sweet. Great nose.
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