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Balmenach 1983-2013
Balvenie Vintage Cask 1973 CS
Balvenie
Whisky:
Balvenie 1974 Members Cask
Age:
41 years
Type:
Single malt
Distilled:
1974
Bottled:
2015
Cask Type:
First Fill Bourbon
Cask #:
17703
Strength:
53.7%
Distillery:
Balvenie Distillery
Country:
Scotland: Speyside
Date:
24-09-2015
Nose:
A hint of gentle stale herbs, light flowers, light vanilla.
Flavour:
Gentle dark herbs, stimulating spices, some vanilla, salty, dynamic, long lasting full finish.
Body:
Beautiful sticky throughout your mouth, light oily, warm on the cheeks, full lasting finish.
Comments:
It's got the strength, depth and elegance telling you it may be old, it isn't anywhere near ready for the retirement home.
Rating: