Very pleasant nose of dried sweet fruits, spices with cinnamon among them, and then to my delight you get honeycomb which is really inviting. Did also pick up some tones of vanilla caramel which is thanks to the American Oak barrel. Swirling in the mouth this Balvenie is very lean and round at first, with gentle spices and a touch of vanilla. Then after a few seconds there is a natural burn with more hints of dried fruits, dark chocolate, sherry and some oak. Everything so well balanced. Almost thought it said The Balance on the bottle. The finish was also very gentle and round, truly giving me reminders of Bourbon but has its own character as a Speyside single malt. Delighted, I will definitely try the other drams from Balvenie. Instagram: Mr.LJWhisky