Balvenie 1952 50 Year Old

Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask

On the nose, this whisky is very appealing, offering honey, pepper, and the wonderful aroma of a big whisky. Perhaps just a whiff of peat, but hardly noticeable at first. Not very complex on the nose, but straightforward GOOD! On the tongue, this is a very nice whisky, offering peppery notes and richness. The little bit of peat showed up, but...

Score 78/100

Balvenie 17 Year Old Peated Cask

This Bottle was purchased in Spring at Heathrow airport by my brother in law and gifted to me when he arrived in Canada. Interestingly it seems to be bottled at a higher 48.7% than the standard 43% alc/vol that is available in stores. It is also non chill filtered. Colour: Red Gold Nose: I can smell this one for hours, Honeyed orange peel with a...

Score 88/100

Balvenie 12 Year Old Single Barrel

I've tried a few Balvenies but never actually owned a full bottle until this one. I'll happily admit I saw a Ralfy review a couple of years ago and was curious so bought a bottle and have sat on it until now. This is from a first fill bourbon barrel. Bottle has 2/3s left and open just under two months. This review has about a tsp of water to a...

Score 87/100

Balvenie 12 Year Old DoubleWood

Neat Nose: oak & vanilla, honeysuckle, sweet pepper, really nice licorice. Taste: oak, pepper, spicy/salty caramel. Bit of a bite. Water Nose: water kind of kills the pleasant nose that it had neat. Taste: taste is somewhat improved with about 8-10 drops of water. Less pepper, more rounded mouth feel. Vegetal. Tiny hint of smoke.

Score 82/100