A Quick Dram: Balvenie 17yo Madeira

3 Comments Published on August 22 2009 in Quick Dram, Tasting Notes

Balvenie 17yo Madeira wood finish
43% ABV
To be released in September
Colour: Burnt vegetable oil
Nose: Signature Balvenie sticky honey and vanilla underpinned by oranges. Delicately creamy with layers of dried fruit compote. With water opens quite grapy and plumy. Very sweet.
Palate: Orangy start, a lot of meringue/sugar sweetness, a touch of oakiness. Chocolaty texture.
Finish: Dry biscuits, like [...]

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