Tastes

Spice/tingle/burn than smooth finish for cask strength. Really good stuff. Should make an effort to get some.

I want to preface this all with I haven’t had a chance to try Weller’s 12 year or antique, but I’m an extreme fan of buffalo trace distillery in gent with my fav of theirs being Eagle Rare, and having fond memories of a glass of Blanton’s (been awhile); and with Buffalo Trace itself being a pretty smooth and balanced cheap bottle. With all that said, I’m not the biggest fan of this one. It’s harsh on the front end and a very almost bitter aftertaste, not the smoothest either. Maybe I was having an off day, but I don’t know if I’d buy another.

Spicy, Smokey and a little sweat, with a somewhat bitter aftertaste (not in a good way) and a little to sharp on the front end. Medium length. Solid whiskey with some weak points , but considering the price, this should be a staple at anyone’s bar.

I haven’t had the other balvenie bottles to compare, but this is pretty good. I personally am a bourbon fan, and I tend to lean on the sweater side of whiskey in general. Peat is not my forte, but for a single malt this is up there for me. Smooth, with a bite on the front end and medium finish. If you’re trying to break into scotch, not the worst place to start.

Very smooth, balanced and pricy, but if you can afford it; I will not lie, this is good. Somehow I bought myself a bottle and I feel guilty that I spent so much on a bottle, but then I have a drink or two and forget the day away.