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Balvenie 1974-1990

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Whisky:	Balvenie 1974 Members Cask
Age:	41 years
Type:	Single malt

Distilled:	1974
Bottled:	2015
Cask Type:	First Fill Bourbon
Cask #:	17703
Strength:	53.7%

Distillery:	Balvenie Distillery
Country:	Scotland: Speyside

Date:	24-09-2015
Nose:	A hint of gentle stale herbs, light flowers, light vanilla.
Flavour:	Gentle dark herbs, stimulating spices, some vanilla, salty, dynamic, long lasting full finish.
Body:	Beautiful sticky throughout your mouth, light oily, warm on the cheeks, full lasting finish.
Comments:	It's got the strength, depth and elegance telling you it may be old, it isn't anywhere near ready for the retirement home.
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