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 Vintage Cask 1976
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Type: Single Malt
Bottler: Distiller
ABV: 53.8%
Score: 96 Points
The nose is slightly nutty and dry, with a touch of fresh sawdust. The driness extends to the taste, with a rich, complex spiciness that hints of black pepper and has just a hint of oak underneath it. A touch of water mutes the impact, but not the complexity of this spirit, which finishes with a lingering touch of smokiness that’s not peaty, but more like the damp wood chips one would use in a meat smoker. A perfect dram to sip by the fireplace!
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