Balvenie Tun 1401 Batch 9

I was given a sample of this, not knowing of its market value. Already drunk at the time, I slammed it down and immediately realized, "Oh no, I should have savored that."

Ugh, this is great.

Gigantic whiskey. Hot honey and peaches on the nose, opening into a complex, but well-married combination of mature sherry and light citrus, with worn leather on the mid-palate and finishing with a pleasant and enduring warmth.

Nose is very caramel. Very smooth with little after taste