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Balvenie
Whisky: Balvenie 1993 Port Wood Finish
Age: 12 years
Type: Single malt
   
Cask Type: Traditional Oak; Port Finish
Strength: 40%
   
Distillery: Balvenie Distillery
Country: Scotland: Speyside
   
 
Date: 25-07-2009
Nose: Fresh, port, fruity, grassy.
Flavour: Some pepper, red fruits, sweets of sal ammoniac, wood, a little sour finish.
Body: Beady structure, full, round, calm finish.
Comments: Just a little too friendly to make a big impression.
Rating: ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ +--- ---- ---- (7.25)