Long finish. Thank youYou have been added to our mailing list. Outclassed a couple of more expensive bottles with a group of Scotch lovers. This review is the 44th scotch off my Scotch 100 list. The term 'Single Barrel' conveys the unique nature of the expression, which has been drawn from a single cask of a single distillation. Age: 15. I open, and wow the smell is intense. As I got this as a sample from a swap, I do not have the specific cask information, but let’s hope this is a good offering. Very nice fragrance, great flavor, and a soft finish like a sweet kiss. Although no two casks are the same, and therefore won't produce an identical single malt, the casks are carefully selected by Balvenie's Malt Master and feature a consistent, rich, spiced character, complimented by hints of elegant oak. Newer releases are aged in Sherry Casks, and are labelled as such. Change your shipping destination - we can probably ship to you! Balvenie 15 Sherry Cask replaced the old Balvenie 15 single barrel expression a year or two ago. But if you’re in the market for something a bit different, their newly released 15 Year Single Barrel Sherry Cask is … Dried fruits, molasses, big spice. Bottled from a singl These are released in batches of no larger than 800 bottles from a single cask, each one being hand numbered. Please click here for more details. Balvenie’s 15 year old Single Barrel Sherry Cask was launched in 2014, following on from the distillery’s Single Barrel First Fill 12 year old which was unveiled the previous year. more hot ash and used cigar mixed with some cherry and orange. We're working on a solution. Balvenie 15 Year Single Barrel Sherry Cask Scotch Whisky Review #120: Balvenie 15 Year Single Barrel Sherry Cask (#5786) In the early part of its history, its purpose was primarily for the provision of malt for Grant's blends, however following the global success of Glenfiddich, the Balvenie single malt brand was launched in 1973. $135.99 Up today is a Balvenie 15 single barrel, aged in a European sherry cask. 3 finger drams later.... First it's important to mention there are two versions of this: first-fill sherry and second (or re-fill) sherry - and you will not know until you see the color, and even whern you do you still won't be sure. I taste and wow. At $125 a bottle this boarders on competing with some solid older offerings in the market. Older releases of this Whisky are aged in American Oak, and is no longer produced. Balvenie 15 years old drawn from a single sherry cask. It still has a burnt/char to the flavor but it comes across as burnt or caramelized sugar. It has a white label. For being such a prominent distillery, I haven’t tried that many offerings from Balvenie but have generally liked the ones that I … Balvenie 15 years old Sherry Cask Single Barrel 47.8% 70cl - New 15 years old Malt from Speyside distiller Balvenie to take the place of the previous 15year old single cask. By clicking “Notify me!” (and ticking the box, if applicable), you confirm Overall: Classic Sherry matured whisky, really top stuff. With water, a maple syrup notes emerges. The Balvenie is once again celebrating the unique nature of single cask whisky, and the mysterious interaction between oak and spirit, with the release of its Single Barrel Sherry Cask 15 Year Old. Balvenie 15 Year Old Sherry Cask Single Barrel #16293. Special offers, recommendations and expert advice to your inbox! cooked candy, tobacco, leather, oak, orange, spices, oily fruit The palate is much softer and sweeter than what the nose was projecting. All rights reserved. Distillery: Balvenie Region: Speyside Age: 15 years Strength: 47.8% Price: $109.99 Maturation: ex-Oloroso sherry butt Barrel: Cask No. It kind of reminds me of a hot and spicy fruity holiday drink. Up today is a Balvenie 15 single barrel, aged in a European sherry cask. Unsubscribe at any time. Overall Thoughts: A very interesting sherry matured single malt. Clear identity. It doesn’t smell peated, but the wood and barrel char have a heavy influence. BALVENIE. Although no two casks are the same, and… Your email address will not be published. Scotch 100 Review #47: Laphroaig Quarter Cask, Glencoe 8 year blended malt review: Scotch 100 Review #46, Lagavulin Distiller’s Edition: Scotch 100 Review #45, How to build a great set of golf clubs for under $800: Players Clubs, Scotch Battle #1 Glenlivet 12 vs. Glenfiddich 12. 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