Balvenie 15 Year Old Madeira Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70cl

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First Cask: Many years of maturation in traditional American oak whisky barrels mellows the maturing spirit and imparts warming layers of honey and vanilla. Already pre-announced a few months ago and now confirmed: Bowmore launches a Bowmore 1969 50 Year Old as the last part of the series called Ultimate Rare Collection. It follows the footsteps of a 1966, 1965 and 1964 edition. It is a combination of bourbon casks and Oloroso sherry casks. Only 113 bottles available for around € 40.000 each. Nose: Nutty and soft in the Balvenie tradition, then there’s the Madeira casks influence with baked fruits, pears, peaches and apricots sprinkled with white pepper. More nuttiness with stronger cinnamon, fruitiness is getting a floral and with perfume-y vibe along with honey (probably from the original bourbon casks, white and milk chocolate. A very nice and pleasant nose even at 43%.

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