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Whisky: Balvenie 21 year old Port Wood
Age: 21 years
Type: Single malt
   
Cask Type: Port Finish
Strength: 40%
   
Distillery: Balvenie Distillery
Country: Scotland: Speyside
   
 
Date: 13-01-2013
Nose: Sweet, slightly stale, some wood.
Flavour: Red fruit, fruity freshness, woody, stimulating, sea salty, slightly bitter, ripe apple finish.
Body: A little thin, lacks a little oempf.
Comments: It's the great finish that saves the day.
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