Balvenie 1974 15 Year Old Signatory

Balvenie 21 Year Old Port Wood Finish

This is the oldest whisky I have yet to try so that alone excited me. Add to that that this is my first port finished scotch, and lest just say I couldn't wait to give this one a go. Nose: An extraordinary nose. red grape, wheat germ, honey,tropical fruits, dusty old leather bound books, a waft of a long extinguished wood fire. The nose alone...

Score 98/100

Balvenie 17 Year Old Madeira Cask

I am a HUGE Balvenie fan. In fact, I haven't tried a Balvenie expression yet that I did not like. My favorite so far is the 21yr Port Wood. This whisky is a nicely aged dram with an interesting finish, being extra matured in Madeira casks. I don't expect it to be better than the 21yr, but I hope it is better than the 12yr Doublewood. I ordered a...

Score 80/100

Balvenie 12 Year Old Signature

Nose: wonderfully aromatic and rich. Immediately fruity: peaches on syrup, apricot, oranges. Balvenie’s trademark honey. Vanilla. Some floral notes as well. Very light influence of sherry, noticeable in notes of dried fruits (raisins). After a while, there’s a wave of toffee. Mouth: quite soft. Again quite fruity (marmalade) and spicy (cinnamon,...

Score 87/100

Balvenie 12 Year Old DoubleWood

This or Talisker are my everyday whiskeys, not that I drink whisky everyday you understand ;) I like the hint of citrus on the nose which gives way to a pleasing sweetness. Round on the palate with a hint of vanilla oak and comfortingly warming. Just right for those after dinner moments by the fire.

Score 65/100