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< Balvenie 17 year old Sherry Oak Balvenie 1974-1990 >
Balvenie
Whisky: Balvenie 1974-1990
Age: 15 years
Type: Single malt
   
Distilled: 19-12-1974
Bottled: 07-1990
Cask #: 18103-18130
Bottle #: 2890/3000
Strength: 43%
   
Distillery: Balvenie Distillery
Bottler: Dun Eideann
Country: Scotland: Speyside
   
 
Date: 16-03-2014
Nose: Mild herbs, a hint of anise, a hint of detergent, fennel like, licorice.
Flavour: Pepper, flowers, vanilla, a hint of sal ammoniac, gentle menthol, subtle.
Body: Quite liquid oily, a little dry.
Comments: Quite beautiful. Could benefit from a few drops of character.
Rating: ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ +--- ---- ---- (7.25)