The Balvenie 21 year single barrel is a symphony in what a single cask whiskey can be. The complexities of this whiskey hide behind a soft veil that blurs the definition of each unique characteristic. One could be fooled into thinking the whiskey is a bit one dimensional. By far and away the most pleasing aspect of this whiskey is the nose - its filled with floral sweetness swirled together with vanilla. So utterly sweet and plesant. The whiskey tastes a bit spicy at first, then melts away into a sea of caramel and honey. The finish is long, drawn out and concentrates on sweetness over complexity. Would have loved to have a soft whisp of peat smoke to finish the taste, but that was never to be. Is it worth the premium price? If you are a fan of the sweet tasting notes of oak, then yes. But if you're looking for a whiskey that will take you down a long journey of complex flavors, twisting and turning with each passing moment of the taste, then this might not be the whiskey to fit the bill.