Balvenie Tun 1401 Batch No. 6, Sherry & Traditional Whisky Cask, 49.8%

The combination of luscious malt sweetness and dried fruit gives this a clear center, while sherry sweetness and oak add a richer edge. Gentle spice and vanilla syrup bring another layer to the palate. The long finish, with oak tannin, spice and residual sweetness, seems central to its character. I’m drawn to the malt-led richness, though the sweetness appears to be a prominent part of the picture.

Reviewed by busstop_atlas

Nose

Rich fruit, Honey, Oak, Sherry sweetness

Palate

Luscious malt sweetness, Gentle spices, Vanilla syrup, Dried fruit

Finish

Long and lingering, Oak tannin, Spice, Residual sweetness