Tasting Notes

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The Balvenie Portwood 21

Country: Scotland

Region: Speyside

Type: Single Malt

Bottler: Distiller

ABV: 40%

Score: 88 Points

The nose is aromatic and complex with a good balance of red grapes, allspice, orange peel, and a touch of ginger. The taste is thick, mouthfilling, and spicy with good cinnamon and allspice notes, orange peel, licorice, and a touch of raisins that comes out as the spices fade. The finish is lingering and tart with a touch of dry red wine and orange peel. Complex and smooth.