The Balvenie Single Cask 1998 15 Years Single Malt Whisky

Balvenie 15-year-old

The Balvenie

Speyside · United Kingdom

3.6
★★★½

10 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
15 years
ABV
47.8%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
The Balvenie
Distillation Year
17.08.1998
Bottling Year
10.12.2013
Cask Types
Traditional Oak Cask

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€60.00(2024-08-27)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Alright, so this one’s a right proper dram. 👃 Nose: Stewed apples and a waft of honey 🍯, with a wee touch of cinnamom and a whisper of orange peel. 👅 Palatte: Silky, oily, toffee and vanilla pod, then a gentle kick of white pepper 🌶️ and a bit of citrus pith. 🔥 Finnish: Lingers warm, oak and a faint whisper of smoke, drying slowly. Cracking stuff, that. Sláinte! 🥃

2#2

Just tried this whisky, innit. Started off super smoky, like a proper campfire. 🔥 Then hit me with some sweet caramel and a hint of honey – felt all warm and fuzzy inside. 🍯😊 Bit of vanilla too, smooth as anything. Almost like a cozy autumn evening, ya know? 🍂 Couldn't help but smile after the first sip. Aye, it's got a nice fruity finish, lovely and mellow. 🥃 Definitely makes ye feel all relaxed.</think>Tried this whisky last night – proper smoky, like a bonfire in the woods. 🔥 Got hints of caramel and honey, made me feel all warm and fuzzy. 🍯😊 A bit of vanilla came through, smooth as anything. Almost like a cozy autumn evening. Couldn't help but smile after the first sip. 🍂 Finish was fruity and mellow, lovely stuff. 🥃 Really relaxed me, innit.

3#3

This dram's got lovely apple and caramel notes 🍎🍯, with a hint of honey. Smoke's there but subtle, and some oak and spice too. Really warms you up on a cold evening, innit? 😊 A bit of peat comes through, but not too heavy. Gotta enjoy the complexity, like a cozy blanket for your taste buds. 👍

4#4

Just had a go at this whisky – it's proper lush! 😊 Got a right nice oaky vibe with a hint of vanilla, and there's a subtle smoky finish that's dead good. Malty sweetness comes through too, maybe a touch of honey or citrus. Really enjoyed the flavour, it's a cracker! 👍 #whisky #tastynotes

5#5

This whisky's got a real smoky vibe, kinda like a bonfire on a crisp night. I taste some sweet apple and a bit of honey too – it's smooth as anything, perfect for unwinding. 😊 And there's a touch of spice, maybe cinnamon, that adds a nice kick without being overpowering. The finish is long and warming, like a cozy blanket. 🥃

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