The Balvenie The Edge of Burnhead Wood 19 Year is the fourth release in the brand's Stories collection. The name refers to the location where young, spring heather was sourced on The Balvenie estate. This heather was dried and used in the kiln to help dry the barley. Additionally, the barley used was home-grown. Aged for 19 years, this is bottled at 48.7% ABV.
How it tastes
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I enjoyed drinking this, but it fell far short of my expectations. Which were set by my previous tastes of aged Balvenie but also the $300+ price point on this.
It’s a bit hot on arrival, although the burn fades as the trademark honey and crisp apple kick in this time with some nice jasmine and floral notes. It fades a bit too quickly for my taste, and has a mild bitterness before completely leaving the palate. It’s not as luxurious of a mouthfeel than what I’m used to. I’m not sure how much this would need to be for me to buy it again…perhaps half MSRP. I might hesitate before pulling the trigger on the next pricey old Balvenie I see.
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Nose- sweet honey; floral orange blossom; toasted barley; fresh herbs; sandalwood; hint of pineapple
Palate- Ginger spice; honey sweetness; shortbread cookies; fig jam; oranges; clove
Finish- Long, oily finish; fresh oak; ginger spice; honey
Great stuff. The nose is to die for on this one. Perfect balance of honey and fresh herbs. The palate doesn’t shine as brightly as the nose, but is still enjoyable in it’s own right. Nice long, oily finish. Nice amount of spice, honey, and some fresh oak. All in all, I like this dram alot. I wouldn’t buy a bottle, but id drink this at a bar all day long for the right price
3. Balvenie 19y
The Edge of Burnhead Wood (48.7%)
향 : 해더라는 향으로 제대로 설명됨, 고유의 특유의 꿀향, 밀납스럽지만 좀 더 헤더향이 이런거구나를 배울 만한 향.
맛 : 상콤 달콤, 오미 중 신맛이 잘 느껴짐, 특유의 꽃밭에 들어와있는 느낌, 누가 나 몰래 레몬즙을 떨어뜨려놓은게 아닌가 싶을 정도의 시트러스함
피니쉬 : 새콤함과 더불어 적당한 오크향이 은근히 유지
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