Tasting Notes

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The Balvenie Rose 16

Country: Scotland

Region: Speyside

Type: Single Malt

Bottler: Distiller

ABV: 53.4%

Score: 92 Points

This expression is only available at the distillery, and spent 4 weeks finishing in port pipes before bottling at cask strength. That gives it a rosy pink color, but the nose remains nutty and oaky with hints of toffee. The nuttiness continues on the taste, with hazelnut and walnut notes as well as vanilla and dried flowers. Adding a splash of water brings out more fruit, but it’s very drinkable at cask strength.