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Balvenie 15 yo
Лот #4583386 · 43.0% · 70 cl
⏱ закрытие 25 July 2026 в 20:40 CEST (20:40 Highland A-B)
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рейтинг 85.5 (414 оц.) × цена €71 (медиана продаж)

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Balvenie 15yo
43.0% · 70cl
Whiskybase · рейтинг 85.5
Balvenie 15-year-old
Balvenie
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Текущая ставка€69 ниже 3 из 3 ориентиров
Недавние продажи (3 мес) €71 +3% мин €65 · 10 прод. · в сегодняшних €
Мин. розница (WB)€100 +31%
Рейтинг WB85.5 414 оценок
Справедливая цена за рейтинг €75 типичная ниже на 5% кривая рынка
Медиана оценок 86.0 у экспертов 85.0 (37) · разброс ±3.3 · 68–90 · 87 оценок
Вкусоароматический профиль
Fresh Fruit 5 Vanilla 4 Citric 3 Dried Fruit 3 Honey 3 Chocolate 2 Cooked Fruit 2 Leafy 2 Leathery 2 Nutty 2 Sweaty 2 Vegetative 2 Malt Extract 1 Mossy 1 Old Wood 1 Sandy 1 Sherried 1 Toasted 1 Tobacco 1 Yeasty 1
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Мадерский Balvenie: мягкий, маслянистый, красные ягоды и мёд в аромате, но жидковатое тело при 43% и дубово-кисловатый вкус. Опытные держат оценку около 85–87, остальные чаще упрекают за слабость и цену.
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В аромате согласие почти полное: тёплый мёд и ваниль от американского дуба, поверх которых мадера кладёт спелые красные фрукты — клубнику, малину, красную смородину, виноград, а также абрикос, персик, апельсиновую цедру и лёгкий орех с намёком на дубовую пряность. Тело маслянистое и кремовое, вкус округлый и сладковатый, с фруктовым началом и вареньем. Разногласия начинаются во вкусе и послевкусии: многие, включая опытных, находят его жидковатым для своего возраста, ослабленным из-за 43% («водянистый, как лимонад»), а к концу — избыточно дубовым, кисловатым и вяжущим; послевкусие среднее, суховатое, иногда резкое. Отдельные авторы фиксируют винно-уксусную кислотность и слабую сложность. Опытные ревьюеры оценивают ровнее и мягче — типично 85–88, отмечая удачный подбор бочек, фирменную гармонию Balvenie и питкость, хотя и они признают ограниченную сложность и упрекают за цену (порядка 90–120 €, воспринимается завышенной для дьюти-фри-релиза). Менее опытные разбросаны шире и критичнее: наряду с крепкими 86–87 встречаются 74–83 с прямыми упрёками в тонкости тела, доминировании кислоты и невыразительности, а также сравнения не в пользу этой бутылки (Caribbean cask, Loch Lomond Madeira). Общий вердикт согласован: приятный, хорошо сделанный, но не выдающийся мадерский виски, чью цену считают завышенной почти все.
Slàinte Mhath 85 14 aug 2023 5:16 pm
Quick hit review. Travel retail whiskies are rarely a bargain, most of the time you simply overpay for what you get. Pleasant and straightforward, the nose of this Balvenie reveals canned peaches, pineapple and peppery spices. The Madeira cask adds a nice layer of ripe fruits, apricot jam and cloves to the well-behaved and easy-drinking malt. Fructose, raisins and mild tannins remain in the moderate finish. Not a revelation, but very quaffable indeed. RATING: 3.7/5.0 stars ≙ 85 pts → ABOVE AVERAGE [+]
peatbogger 84 16 jul 2023 3:32 am
Traveling dram bought at duty free on my way to Islay. Thought there would be enough peat on arrival... Pleasing but not exactly cheap. I enjoyed it on my travel as an alternative to peated, but doing the review of the last dram comparing it in a line of other wine finishes it falls a bit short. No regrets buying it, but can't say I would buy another.
Нос 86 I like madeira finishing, it gives a lighter version of a longer sherry cask maturation and in that way is not masking over too much of other flavours. This is not bad... medium red fruit. Round and gentle without alc feel.
Вкус 84 I'm not going to complain about 43%... but then I am, it would have benefited from a few more percent as the arrival feels weak. A bit of spice helps a little. More chili like than pepper. Red berries. More berry than fruit.
Финиш 83 To be kind I can say medium length. A tad bit drying. My previous two drams had a rising projectory, this is falling... not the way I like it.
maltaholic 88 20 sep 2022 6:56 pm
He has a very fine nose: lovely wine, a slight sweetness, fine notes of wood. This continues in the mouth although it becomes a bit spicier, tart. The barrel selection seems successful to me. A bunch of grapes come out some vanilla, milk chocolate. Very nicely done!
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
glenrob 86 09 jun 2023 5:55 pm
нос 88 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
Quak 85 04 feb 2024 3:44 pm
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
ThorstenH 86 14 apr 2022 9:08 pm
I had high hopes and have been fully confirmed. Danlow's description of the taste is quite accurate. Long legs run down the glass. Very oily and beautiful. The finish is a bit too easy for me. 86-90 – Wow, really good one, need a bottle
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 83
feolai 85 25 feb 2026 2:45 pm
The spirit, aged for many years in traditional American oak whisky casks, exudes warm honey and vanilla notes. It is then further matured in Madeira drums, which adds complexity to the body and brings forth flavors of fresh peach, orange, and hazelnut.
DramSlayer 86 18 dec 2023 8:28 pm
нос 88 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
Mapl 87 30 jul 2022 11:20 am
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 86
valasios 87 03 mar 2023 10:50 am
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
DistiLesha 87 13 jul 2026 1:57 pm
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WiltChamberlain 86 26 apr 2022 10:50 pm
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
MaroFF 86 19 jul 2023 7:04 pm
Good whisky, with lots of fruit, sweetness and a delicate bitterness that emphasizes the taste. Unfortunately, the price is a bit too high for the amount of vol. It would be great if it cost 25 € less.
Нос 86 sweet, fruity, blackcurrant, raisins, orange peel, plums, apricots, notes of boxwood, slightly earthy
Вкус 87 sweet, fruity, burnt sugar, hazelnuts, orange in syrup, apricot jam, ginger, a bit of oak, a bit of pepper, rhubarb compote
Финиш 85 medium long, quite sweet, with ripe fruit, delicate bitterness, wet oak, biting tongue
TechnOBY 85 18 nov 2022 8:47 pm
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 86
Tangtang_WhiskyYoda 87 05 oct 2022 10:00 am
This malt is convincing on the nose. A really pleasant profile. From the palate to the finish I find the malt a bit too bitter. A nice whisky nonetheless.
Нос 89 fruity onset, red and yellow fruits, grapes, some sweet nuts, almonds, caramel, a hint of mint, some spicy oak and very light white pepper
Вкус 87 creamy start, fruity. here the light fruits dominate. But the grapes show themselves again. Light fruit acid, light caramel and a hint of nuts. We a little more bitter towards the end
Финиш 86 Soft fruity finish. subtly sweet. Also here becoming a bit bitter towards the end.
JoshNRW 87 21 may 2023 5:07 pm
If it's a Madeira barrel and 43 percent, then please Balvenie. You can easily give more than 87 points here, because the quality is really great for the key data and the price of 100 euros, but I'm not a big fan of Port, Madeira or wine barrels in general. But it's done well here.
Нос 88 Heather honey, grapes, strawberries and also some port tartaric acid. Subtle oak note. The typical Balvenie harmony is also there, with the creamy-sweet aromas.
Вкус 87 87.5 Wonderfully round, slightly creamy with strawberry candies and then a subtle oak and tartaric acid note in the middle. The complexity is limited, but what is there is beautiful.
Финиш 87 The mouthfeel is wonderfully oily and creamy considering the key data. The finish is medium long and maybe a tad too harsh.
TKoolhaas 81 14 may 2025 3:54 pm
The whisky has a beautiful deep dark golden colour and looks quite thin in the glass. Little sticks to the glass which often indicates a whisky with little body. The single barrel bottlings were great. I am not so fond of this watered down Balvenie, not even as a starter to the evening. I had it first in line for the last blind tasting and actually no one scored it blind above 80 points.
Нос 83 Vanilla, chocolate, honey,
Вкус 80 Watery, like lemonade, some honey, maybe some jam, vanilla
Финиш 80 Wood, vanilla, honey,
besar 86 26 jun 2023 1:09 pm
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 85
Hemdl 85 18 oct 2022 8:19 pm
The old Balvenie problem. Really pleasant and promising on the nose, but too much wood on the palate and on the finish, too spicy and tart. Overall, that's not enough to be really good.
Jamie McDubh 85 01 aug 2023 12:17 pm
нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
Choas 88 16 nov 2022 4:09 pm
This is a very straight, but very tasty malt that doesn't come up with very good complexity, but is very drinkable and well made. Truly one of the best Madeira whiskys I know. Very very nice. 120€? Well, not that, but I would pay around 80-90 euros for this delicious drop. Maybe I'll see him at the next airport for less. Clear recommendation, but everyone should be aware of the prices in the karen. At the end of the 1st bottle: It has a nice nose in itself, but the taste is a bit tart and dominated by wood. On some days it seemed super fruity, on others this acidic wood predominates. I think I'll sell the 2nd bottle!
TheWhiskybossch 86 08 jan 2024 5:12 pm
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
Comet67 84 05 nov 2024 2:53 pm
нос 85 · вкус 83 · финиш 83
bankimate 85 12 jun 2023 7:39 pm
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
GLENRIGI 87 30 mar 2023 3:27 pm
нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Klexx 83 23 sep 2023 11:48 am
нос 85 · вкус 82 · финиш 81
Stefan666 84 07 dec 2024 11:04 pm
нос 86 · вкус 83 · финиш 83
SC3 86 02 jun 2025 4:23 pm
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 86
I_am_not_HS305 83 30 apr 2022 10:13 am
This is thin, too thin, despite its age, too much malty and I can’t find that influence of the Madeira cask I was looking for. A pity for me, especially when it comes to the price ratio
EvilAFI 87 08 may 2023 3:50 am
Honey, oak, berries, but the palate is thin. Tasty, but I’d take Caribbean cask over this
sakis 86 04 apr 2023 11:54 pm
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
Dirac 87 04 may 2026 9:36 am
The aroma is very pleasant, the taste is round and sweet, but the finish is a bit dry and short. It has low complexity and is suitable for sharing with others over meals.
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
KIMCHIBaby 86 08 jul 2024 4:54 pm
A whisky with vibrant red berry and citrus aromas, but a bit bland, which is disappointing.
Нос 87 N) Raspberry, red currant, rose, green apple, grape, orange zest, yellow The refreshing scent of red berries is strong. A lively, life-like scent. You can also feel the fragrant scent of roses, as well as the green apple scent and fresh grape scent. It also feels like orange zest and perfume-like citrus. Unusually, you can feel a bit of the Campbelltown-like sulfur smell.
Вкус 85 P) Orange, red currant, raspberry, marmalade, malty The sour fruity scent of orange and red currant is felt first. However, it is not just sour, but also has sweet flavors such as raspberry and citron. However, it is disappointing that the overall flavor is weak and the malty taste is a bit strong.
Финиш 85 F) Tannin, raspberry, fruit tart, oak / The texture of tannin and the sourness of raspberry linger for a long time. This sourness combined with the malty taste makes you feel like eating a fruit tart. Lastly, the lingering taste of oak lingers for quite a long time and wraps around the mouth. This is a complex but not good feeling.
Crushed_ldH 85 15 aug 2023 9:54 am
нос 89 · вкус 85 · финиш 82
Hegu 80 02 jun 2024 9:18 pm
A bottle on sale tax free.
DrPepper_Addict 85 11 jun 2024 4:11 pm
rueckenschwimmzipper 86 19 sep 2024 10:45 am
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
Montezuma 74 28 oct 2023 3:13 am
Considering the price, it is low cost-benefit. Of course, it has a beautiful presentation that raises expectations, I can't help but say that it has a good body and is oily, but the acidity weighed heavily against it for me. When it comes to Madeira Wine, Loch Lomond Madeira for me is still unbeatable in terms of delivery, pleasure and value for money, even though it is more alcoholic and thinner.
Нос 76 Acetic acid predominates, with a typical white wine vinegar burn, on a vanilla and malt base; with patience and meditation comes white raisins, peach, creme de cassis and white pepper. With water it greatly reduces the acidity and, consequently, the burn, opening up the vanilla and malt, it is still vinegary, but it stabilizes into a sparkling rosé. White chocolate and white cranberry appeared slightly.
Вкус 72 Vanilla, light malt, acetic acid from white wine, plus light cassis and peach. With water it becomes sweeter, the acid less aggressive like white raisins, opening the vanilla and introducing the malt.
Финиш 74 Medium to long, malty and slightly acidic.
mothers_finest 87 09 mar 2023 8:38 pm
Stable part with a rather fruity character. Strawberries and raspberries on the nose. In addition to the fruit component in the direction of port wine, the whisky has a light oak spice. The finish offers subtle caramel. In the morning at 5:30 a.m. when things have to go faster, an ideal booster for the working day. In the evening at 9 p.m., it also goes through as a connoisseur whisky. A good whisky, which is priced a bit expensive at 95€ in the end. Despite everything, one of the most interesting 43s (%) I've had lately. So at least in the morning at 5:30! 86.50 points
mihatozzz 84 28 jun 2024 12:03 pm
Another disappointing piece of bullshit from Balvenie: at first the ratings are 88 points and the price is like for a really good whisky, but in fact it’s just another piece of crap that there’s nothing to remember.
нос 83 · вкус 86 · финиш 83
sotongwong98 83 17 jul 2024 4:08 pm
нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
Raistlinmejere 83 28 mar 2023 5:01 pm
Overall: To be honest, I wouldn't be interested in drinking it even if it were free. Reference price (based on rating): CNY 800
Нос 85 It has a low alcohol content, but a strong alcoholic kick, with a slightly pungent aroma from the tartness of berries. There's a hint of peppery spiciness, overripe raspberry juice, almonds, and also a touch of creamy sweetness from American oak barrels and vanilla.
Вкус 84 Very pleasant, with little alcohol, and a colorful but somewhat chaotic flavor profile. It's a blend of sweet grape wine, caramel sweetness with a touch of charcoal, plenty of spices and nuts, and what seems to be some yellow fruit cream at the bottom, with a hint of bitterness that gradually emerges as you chew.
Финиш 80 It started with a strange, mild spiciness and bitterness. Then came the aroma of wood and bitterness, and a hint of grass after the rain.
bl0wb4ck 86 18 jun 2023 11:28 pm
Great nose, but then unfortunately flattens out a bit. As with many OA Balvenies, a few more volume percentages would have done him good. Nevertheless, the Madeira finish is well done. Doesn't really do anything wrong, just has potential for more.
нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
33rdCASK 85 10 jun 2023 10:13 pm
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
Gil firth 84 28 sep 2022 8:01 am
Sweet and sour. Very nice for what it is. Tell you the truth stands very close with 12 double wood. But in a good way i must say. Not for everyone but a good crowd pleaser
P.K.S 84 21 may 2023 8:14 pm
Soft and plesant first impresjon
Нос 86 Soft and fruty karamel, floral, Green like inn a forest in summer time, Brown suggar,
Вкус 86 Soft like nothing happening , after 4-5cek then soft and gentle flaver body and oilyness appere. Like a basket og fruts mix of Apple green/red/yellow and pear som bana, Brown suggar is dominent and to sweet feels like im losing my teeth
Финиш 80 Sort, there is nothing on the finnish maybe hint of oilyness. Normally i love madeira cask in wisky but this is to weak. Hoppfully the blender make a cask strengt nexst time ( my cup of tea)
mr_braun 87 08 jul 2022 10:04 am
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Larry411 86 07 aug 2023 9:03 pm
Herbal oils, some grape and blueberries skins, wet barrel char, macerated ginger, Manuka honey, white cake, diet artisinal cream soda and some rootbeer, wax, and white pepper. This is so much better than their 14yo Caribbean cask, and cheaper too.
Sapfiwhisky 83 20 aug 2024 6:31 pm
paaliversen 88 03 feb 2026 8:38 pm
Incredible well balanced and really enjoy the finish
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 90
John87 87 28 mar 2023 5:49 pm
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
Seeraubaer 87 05 nov 2024 2:38 pm
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
omnts 87 02 jul 2024 5:23 pm
Conclusions. A very decent and pleasant whisky. As for me, the finish in a Madeira barrel was quite successful, despite the strength of 43% abv. Although, of course, for a whisky of this level, a strength of 46% abv would be much more suitable. In this variant, at a certain stage, there is a slight lack of density in the taste. However, even with this shortcoming, the finish of the spirits in the used wine barrel significantly expanded and enriched the profile of the tested Balvenie in comparison with standard bottlings. Score 87
Eisieisbaer08 85 15 jul 2022 9:05 pm
нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 83
Christopher.iron 84 13 apr 2025 3:55 pm
Blind tasting!
whisky_knight 68 17 oct 2022 6:31 am
This 2nd bottle in the Balvenie tasting, was a Balvenie 15 Year Old, finished in Madeira casks for 46 months. Apparently, it’s a travel retail exclusive. The Madeira cask finish (for 46 months) certainly helped impart more interesting notes for this bottle. ABV% isn’t everything, and I’ve had plenty of great drams at lower ABV levels, but for this bottle, the 43% ABV made the dram taste underpowered, just like the previous bottle. The thin, almost watery mouthfeel didn’t help, and the short tannic finish were the main issues.
Нос 70 Apricots, vanilla pudding, sweet oranges, peaches.
Вкус 71 Thin mouthfeel, watery, but some very good flavors. Earthy, dusty dunnage, leather, bitter orange, grapefruit, balanced with some caramel notes.
Финиш 64 A disappointingly short finish. Tannic, dry, like oversteeped black tea.
EnnongE 84 12 may 2024 3:50 pm
Nose: Soda, apple, rose leaf, apricot, peach / Pleasant compared to its following taste and finish Taste: Peach, bitterness of oak, rose Finish: Chocolate, soda / Spicy
slu9ge 85 04 dec 2022 2:10 pm
Nothing special, but the taste is good. Nice everyday dram, definitely overpriced though.
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
MrPatryk1 85 26 apr 2025 8:48 pm
Jolemann 87 17 mar 2023 7:03 pm
Нос 88 Wine notes, honey, fruity, sweet, green and red apples, some nuts
Вкус 87 Pleasantly fruity, peach, notes of wine, apples, leather, oak spice, tart
Финиш 87 Medium length, honey, pickled peaches, oak spice, tart
Danlow 89 12 apr 2022 7:50 pm
A delicious and drinkable whisky, which in the end seems too sweet and a bit thin (watery) and arbitrary for 100€. If we were talking about around 70€ here, the purchase would be clearer for me. I also bet on a very active post-ripening.
Нос 89 Very cute. Ripe red apples and pears. Vanilla and young wood (sawdust). Apricots, honey and jam. No sharpness. A certain freshness. After all, the manufacturer's description applies here.
Вкус 88 apricots and oranges. For me hardly any bitterness and therefore no peels of fruit (orange peels), but really the fruit. A certain spiciness comes through, with little wood, which now looks nobler and a bit older, as if glazed. Light ginger. Forest and very little rape honey are also still outstanding.
Финиш 89 Longer lasting with fresh, red fruit. Very pleasant.
Rhönräuber 87 14 apr 2022 6:54 pm
Why not 46%?
Rudeboi5000 83 10 jan 2025 2:08 pm
нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 83
Moomin 86 19 feb 2025 8:46 am
нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 86
LaCCuZZi 85 04 mar 2023 9:25 am
nice nose, soft warm aftertaste medium long
RichardPsmith 83 12 mar 2024 1:17 pm
The nose is sweet, followed by lacquer. In the depths there is saltiness, florality, citrus zest. Taste: moderately sweet, more peppery, leaves a varnish on the tongue. In short: Balvini is a quick sip whisky. A quick sip concentrates the taste more, resulting in thickness, sweetness, and red berries. Taken together, the effect of berry jam seems to be...
solemn 86 16 may 2023 10:37 am
worth the price but, as many people says, the palate is a bit thin
нос 87 · вкус 84 · финиш 87
tomek691010 86 19 mar 2024 9:10 pm
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
mwmw 86 18 apr 2024 9:37 am
нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
Pater_Erison 86 09 jun 2023 5:57 pm
Нос 88 Dark and dried fruits. Hay. Malt.
Вкус 86 A hint of the Madeira cask sweetness, followed by oaky bitterness and malty notes.
Финиш 85 Rather short, slightly bitter and malty.
Maggi75 84 21 sep 2024 9:00 pm
Slightly pleasant vanilla flavor, fruits. But really too expensive for the price
Kishmet 82 04 feb 2024 11:02 am
I organized a button here and tried it yesterday. Here are my notes. Unfortunately, this whisky is on the weak side. The flavor profile is not very complex and the barrels don't exactly stand out. In my opinion, you first have to look for the Madeira and even then the barrel note is rather mild. After a bit of time in the glass it opens up a bit, but for the PLV (around €100 at the moment) this is not a whisky that I have to buy.
Tobi83P 84 08 aug 2025 7:30 pm
5cl sample, 2nd tasting (average 84 points): An elegant, but somewhat restrained and, unfortunately, somewhat boring nose. Some fruit in the form of red apple and a hint of peach. Slightly malty and spicy, which carries over into the palate. It becomes fruity again at the beginning, with the spice gradually building up and lingering at the end, almost reminiscent of dry wood (a cupboard wall). Not very interesting. A decent whisky at the time, but with some weaknesses and just a bit boring. First tasting: 85 points, second tasting: 83 points = an average of 84, which I think is generous enough. I also think the initial maturation was very generic and only slightly enhanced the finish. The relatively low alcohol content doesn't help either. Too expensive. There are more interesting bottlings from Balvenie.
Shequel 82 14 jun 2025 8:39 pm
I heard a lot of bad words about this whisky, but I still decided to try it myself. The nose is very pleasant at first, fruity, green apple, ripe juicy peaches. After about 15 minutes it seems to start to sour slightly, slightly fermented fruits, candied berries appear. The taste is too alcoholic for 15 years. The alcohol covers the work of the barrel. The sweetness of the wine is present, but it does not open up right away, over time. In general, this whisky opens up very well after a little oxidation. The taste is berry jam, a little fruit, a little flowers. Overall, I wouldn't buy a bottle at that price. There are much more interesting wine options, and cheaper.
nameless111 84 24 apr 2026 10:11 am
нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
WhiskyBucket 86 09 nov 2025 11:34 pm
нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 85
weekendwarrior 89 10 jun 2022 2:20 pm
A very nice and mellow whisky. I wouldn't say it's a typical crowd pleaser, but can be an instant favourite. Very typical Balvenie. At a different price point would be a 'no brainer' really. Nevertheless a great dram. But then again I am a bit of a Balvenie fanboy,
Нос 91 Sweet and a bit funky. Deep dark fruits, sultanas, dates.
Вкус 88 Sweet, fruity and mellow. A bit thin, but very drinkable.
Финиш 87 Fruity and sweet. The aromas linger on quite some time.
climindy 86 08 jan 2023 5:02 am
Bland but easy to drink
Нос 88 Dried apricot, peach, sherry, vanilla, slightly earthy
Вкус 85 Bland, fruity, orange, caramel, ginger, tobacco
Финиш 86 Smooth and rather short, raisin, acidity
pvl7206953 86 03 sep 2023 6:01 pm
Surprisingly well done, just need some time to oxidize in the bottle. Balvenie profile on the nose, honey and flowers, sweets. On the palate, smooth and sweet, alcohol doesnt hit like in PX. Finish medium long, warming. Very well done, better than his 18PX cask brother from Duty Free, despite the reviews on Yutube.
nathanvc 73 18 mar 2026 3:54 pm
15/11/2025. Quite a young, wild profile for 15yrs.
Нос 78 Dark honey, overripe peach, dried orange peel, toffee, oak.
Вкус 72 Sharp, toffee & honey, touch of citrus peel.
Финиш 70 Sharp, oak, citrus, bit solventy.
Bellbird 83 19 jan 2026 5:34 am
Vanilla, honey, citrus, orange. Tropical fruity, dry and sweet.
antoniod 83 19 feb 2023 4:45 pm
Not very different from the 14 year old Caribbean cask (rum finished). Like other Balvenies, the finishing cask is not very noticeable. Also some higher ABV would help. I don’t know why Balvenie insists in lower ABV bottlings. Overall I think it’s too expensive for what it offers.
Talt 90 16 aug 2022 1:42 am
NKH 85 07 jul 2026 7:14 am
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
Dravko12 86 29 may 2023 9:05 pm
Nose: wine sweet, sweet frosty fruit like peach taste: light on the palate, sweet, peach with apples, wine pleasant on the tongue
SimonSandP 74 06 jul 2023 1:20 pm
Nose: Lovely Classic Balvenie. Malty fruity, Oak. Vanillas. Palate: A bit light. Malty. Little spice. Not much body. Maple syrup. Really plain, weak bodied, and a let down for me. Double Cask is better.
pambos3 90 18 nov 2022 12:06 pm
Lovely dram