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Whisky: Balvenie Tun 1858 (batch 3)
Age: NAS
Type: Single malt
   
Bottled: 2014
Cask Type: Sherry Butts & Traditional Oak
Strength: 46.1%
   
Distillery: Balvenie Distillery
Country: Scotland: Speyside
   
 
Date: 26-02-2017
Nose: Slightly sour, dates, wood, raisins.
Flavour: Chocolate, mild oranges, graphite, wood, plums, spices, pine.
Body: Dry, slightly oily.
Comments: It tasts absolutely great so it's a shame it get's punished a bit because it's body can't keep up.
Rating: ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++-- ---- (8.5)
   
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