Balvenie Tun 1509 Batch 1

Melon, fruit, banana, strawberry, light hint of cigar ash (very light). Approaching too thin. It is good, not amazing.

Brilliant. 42 casks (35 bourbon and 7 Sherry) between 1996 and 1992, youngest whisky here is 22 years old. Nose: Raisins, Honey, Toffee, Pineapples, Guava, Mangoes, Sultanas, Bananas, Coconuts, Creme Brûlée, Walnuts, Almond Shortbread Cookies, Papayas, Cinnamon, Dark Chocolate, Oranges, Pecan Pie Palate: Raisins, Grapefruits, Toasted Honey, Dark Chocolate, Banana Bread, Walnuts, Oranges, Nutmeg, Ginger, Cinnamon, Toffee, Vanilla, Pineapples, Chili Finish: Raisins, Dates, Toffee, Toasted Vanilla, Figs, Cherries, Caramel, Brown Sugar, Oranges, Grapefruit, Walnuts, Almonds, Cinnamon