Balvenie Single Barrel 15 Year

Delicious, decidedly not sweet, not too complex, so I would say it's really a solid/slightly upgraded mid-week dram that pairs perfectly on a Wednesday evening with Radiohead's 1997 OK Computer. It's 3.9 stars so rounded up to 4. Cheers!

Cask 14718. Interestingly the predecessor to the Sherry cask Balvenie 15s we know and love today. Nice stuff. Nose: Vanilla, Bananas, Honey, Grapefruits, Mangoes, Papayas, Coconut Cream Pie, Creme Brûlée, Oranges, Almonds, Marzipan, Apricots, Marshmallows Palate: Vanilla, Honey, Caramel, Almonds, Nutmeg, Bananas, Oranges, Cinnamon, Walnuts, Marshmallows Finish: Vanilla Custard, Apricots, Cherries, White Chocolate, Peaches

Very spirit forward

Load of sherry on the nose. Some vanilla and a little spice. Rich and creamy palette, but oaky tannins overwhelm the sweet sherry. Balances out more on the finish. Looking forward to trying again after the bottle has time to breathe - will probably improve with a couple of months open.