The Balvenie Review

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Style: Source: download (19).jpg — onemoredram.com tasting journal, page 36
Distiller: The Balvenie
Color: Not specified
Proof: 86 proof
Price tasted: $70 / $1.75
Best served: Neat

The Pour

Sweet, heavy barley note, oak, classic scotch notes, grain, and light fruit.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Soft grain notes, sweet cake

Palate: Sweet, heavy barley note, oak, classic scotch notes, grain, and light fruit

Finish: Medium with barley notes lingering

Additional Information

Bottle: 750

Final Note

Best considered as a mixer rather than a sipping whiskey.
WS

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