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The Balvenie
18 year old Pedro Ximenez
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Distillery:
The Balvenie
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Company:
William Grant & Sons Ltd.
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Cask Maturation
Traditional American Oak casks, Finished for several months in Pedro Ximenes Sherry Butts.
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Strength
48.7% ABV
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Note
Travel Retail only
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Distilled:
2004
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Bottled:
2022
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Price
250
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Country:
Scotland
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Region
Speyside
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Website:
thebalvenie.com
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Type:
Single Malt
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Volume:
70, 75 cl
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Age:
18 year old
Taste note
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Colour:
Dark copper
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Nose:
A medley of flavours from raison and bursting currants, intertwine oak and subtle clove, concealing smooth sweet lavender.
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Palate:
A modern classic fruit fusion of tart grape skin, mandarine and fig flow together with vibrant oak to coat the mouth with a delicate oil and honeyed sweetness.
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Finish:
Long finish with flavors of raisins, vanilla and honey ending with oak spices.
Flavor profile
Spice
Spice
Smoke
Citrus
Citrus
Sweet
Sweet
Wood
Wood
Rich Fruits
Rich fruits
Other aromas
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- vanilla
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- nuts
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- spices
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- wood
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- raisins
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- chocolate
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- sherry
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- citrus fruits
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- honey