Balvenie Single Barrel 15 Year Old, Bourbon Cask, Cask #81919, 2005, 47.8%

At 47.8% ABV, this is a fairly strong bottling; the notes balance vanilla cream, citrus and pineapple with peppery oak. That sweet-fruity character with a spiced edge sounds appealing.

Reviewed by raincheck compass

Nose

Citrus, Vanilla cream, Honey, Peach candy, Floral notes, Hints of chocolate and raisin

Palate

Sweet and fruity, Vanilla, Candied cantaloupe, Pineapple, Toasty oak spices, Creamy texture

Finish

Spicy and peppery, Sweet heat, Lingering fruit and polished oak