worldwhiskies95
Balvenie Pedro Ximénez Cask 18 Year
Single Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed
January 6, 2023 (edited July 22, 2024)
A better version of the old 17 Year double wood. Has the classic honey, peaches, vanilla, coconuts, almonds, and flowers of classic balvenies with the PX finish adding a layer of dark fruits, chocolate, and berries.
Nose: Raisins, Honey, Canteloupes, Dark Chocolate, Roses, Vanilla, Hazlenuts, Mocha, Almonds, Peaches, Raspberries
Palate: Raisins, Prunes, Honey, Dates, Milk Chocolate, Lavender, Morello Cherries, Blackberries, Cinnamon, Coconuts, Almonds, Nutmeg, Violets, White Chocolate, Roses, Grapefruit, Grilled Pineapples
Finish: Prunes, Mocha, Nutmeg, Christmas Cakes, Raisins, Ginger, Blood Oranges, Grapefruit, Roses, White Peaches, Lavender
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