Tasting Notes
Producing WhiskyCast has given me the opportunity to taste some really amazing whiskies, and I’m pleased to share my tasting notes with you here. You can search my entire database of tasting notes from this page, and I hope you’ll find it useful.
The Balvenie Islay Cask
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Type: Single Malt
Bottler: Distiller
ABV: 43%
Score: 94 Points
This one started the series of 17-year-old limited edition releases, and malt master David Stewart picked a set of Islay casks to finish off the expression for an undisclosed length of time. The Islay influence s amazingly well-balanced with the Balvenie’s traditional smoothness. The nose has lovely hints of tar and creosote, along with the Balvenie’s usual burnt cream and vanilla notes. Those notes carry through into the taste, and lead to a smooth and lingering finish. A classic!
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