Balvenie whisky reviews (80)

  • Balvenie 14 yo Caribbean Cask - A Trip to the Island via Dufftown

    By chrisrbarrett on 23rd Mar 20122012-03-23T00:22:00

    82

    Nose great big vanilla punch on this one (it has been opened longer than others). Flavour is long lasting with a pinch of caramel. Really shows a great deal of oak. Chewy, but smooth body.

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  • Balvenie Peated Cask 17 year old - The Great Peaty Hope for Dufftown

    By chrisrbarrett on 23rd Mar 20122012-03-23T00:02:00

    81

    Nose slightly buttery with more spice and tannin as it opens up. Warming. Flavours are quite subtle with one single long green note then moving to fresh oak flavours and finishing with a little bit of… read more

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  • Balvenie 12 Year old Signature - Beautifully balanced

    By jdhowens on 9th Mar 20122012-03-09T22:05:00

    87

    The Balvenie Signature was crafted to celebrate the forty-fifth year in the industry of their master blender, David Stewart. The bottle alone is pleasingly monumental, with a sturdy form that pours more… read more

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  • Balvenie alvenie Craftman’s Reserve #1 : The Cooper - Balvenie sherry on Steroids

    By galg on 27th Feb 20122012-02-27T09:10:00

    88

    Almost a month ago, the Balvenie unveiled a new expression available only to UK residents, and members of the Warehouse 24, Balvenie’s whisky lovers club. To celebrate this new expression they announced… read more

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  • Balvenie 21 Year old Port Wood Finish - Beautiful but a little underpowered

    By tabarakRazvi on 17th Jan 20122012-01-17T09:54:00

    93

    One of my faves -- a splash of water makes it taste divine! The Port pipes play their part to a T. Floral and sweet but nothing overpowers. The sweetness of chocolate, caramel and vanilla come though … read more

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  • Balvenie 17 Year old Sherry Oak - Classic Speyside

    By tabarakRazvi on 17th Jan 20122012-01-17T09:51:00

    91

    The color is such a deep beautiful amber. The nose is very sweet. Creamy on the palate. So smooth you can have it neat or just a few splashes of water to open it up. Very floral. Reminds me of fresh f… read more

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  • Balvenie 14 Year Old Golden Cask - Beautifully complex

    By tabarakRazvi on 17th Jan 20122012-01-17T09:49:00

    91

    Complex nose. Slightly floral. Slightly fruity. Smooth delivery which leaves some spices at the back of the throat. Rich nutmeg, all spice, pine seeds. Mixed in chocolate and raisins. The rum casks play… read more

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  • Balvenie 12 Year old Double Wood - Left me wanting!

    By tabarakRazvi on 17th Jan 20122012-01-17T09:45:00

    84

    Sweet sweet custard notes come in to play on the nose with sufficient hints of honey. The palate is a warm tingly mix of apple stew with a dollop of sherry on top. The finish is surprisingly long for a… read more

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  • Balvenie 12 Year old Double Wood - Nutty, spicy - a smokey-facimile

    By Shrike on 4th Jan 20122012-01-04T09:32:00

    87

    The Balvenie 12 year old Double Wood is an everyday whisky because of flavours which do not create a sense of dread when encountered repeatedly. This also helps support the sense that the Double Wood … read more

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  • Balvenie 12 Year old Double Wood - The Balvenie DoubleWood

    By Glassman on 14th Dec 20112011-12-14T22:11:00

    84

    This Whisky carries a Medium finish. Peppery. With a hint of fresh baked bread.Alittle water opens up the bouquet a bit and mellows the bite over the palate. Neat or with a few drops of water this is a… read more

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