Balvenie Islay Cask 17
Balvenie Islay Cask 17: Flavor, Price, and Distiller
Overall
Value
Flavor
Liquor
Balvenie Islay Cask 17
Type
ABV
43%
Region
Distiller
Nose
Remarkably smoky aroma: lingering and soft, but also with some sweetness. Evokes thoughts of steam trains and garden bonfires. Some leafy, ferny, notes
Taste
Again, soft, with some of the same smoky sweetness. Like sugar being caramelised. A touch of candied orange peel. Lemon. Bread-and-butter pudding. All of these are more typical Balvenie flavours
Finish
The interplay of sweetness and smokiness finally melds into a fragrant, soothing, afterglow
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