Balvenie 1976 Cask #6568

Balvenie 15 Year Old

This is everything I like about Balvenie scotches at a really great value. It's got the usual Balvenie oak notes, though relatively less than the Double Wood 12yo (see my other review of that bottle). It's a single-barrel scotch, so it's a tad bit more variable than some of Balvenie's younger offerings, but the key elements go something like this....

Score 75/100

Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask

The Balvenie 14 Caribbean Cask is bottled at 43%. A fairly unique whisky, it has spent atleast some time maturing in ex rum casks. How long is anyone’s guess, it isn’t mentioned on the bottle. This used to be a bit of a bargain in the UK, now not so much. Nose Sweet and rich dark plum notes surround gentle caresses of vanilla and cinnamon. Raw...

Score 80/100

Balvenie 21 Year Old Port Wood Finish

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 strong and the texture is creamy with a hint of oaky almonds at the finish.

Score 93/100

Balvenie 12 Year Old Signature

This review is for batch #5. Nose: Right off the bat we get strong floral notes with hints of green apple, orange marmalade and an overall fruitful punch. Sherry is coming through and the longer I sit and nose this beauty I'm getting a touch of honey and leather now. Definitely could keep my nose in this for awhile. Sweetness and sugary notes are...

Score 82/100