Jan-Case
Balvenie The Week of Peat 14 Year
Single Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed
February 13, 2021 (edited March 25, 2021)
Another peated expression from a distillery who usually doesn’t do peat. I heard that the original 'Peat Week' was pretty good while this newer version isn’t as popular. I actually like it quite a bid.
Light fruity peat aromas on the nose which aren’t intrusive or overwhelming at all. Very compatible. Some grains and malt as well as fresh cooked orchard fruits. A bid of pine resin, hops and vanilla too. Later banana peel and peach.
The peat on the palate is much more present and feels really well integrated. It is just slightly sweet and well balanced against the malty sweet flavors.
The finish is nice but short and it leaves a slight bitter burned taste behind. But over all it is an enjoyable easy drinking dram which is properly flavorful and unique enough. It feels a bid slim though.
81.0
EUR
per
Bottle
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...but perhaps not for that kind of money?