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Whisky: Balvenie 17 year old Doublewood
Age: 17 years
Type: Single malt
   
Cask Type: American Oak & Sherry Oak
Strength: 43%
   
Distillery: Balvenie Distillery
Country: Scotland: Speyside
   
 
Date: 26-02-2017
Nose: Some grilled apricot, a little stale, chocolate mousse.
Flavour: Red fruit, chocolate mousse, some sherry elements, nutty.
Body: Smooth, round, oily.
Comments: The sherry is just noticable enough to give it a nice edge.
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