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COLOR |
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A light, clean yellow bordering on tea, amber and pyritic gold with an almost iridescent glow. |
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NOSE |
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This malt’s first impressions are those of moderate alcohol fumes mixed with caramel and a floral aroma.
After time, a mild peat sans smoke introduces itself but still maintains its distance. |
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FLAVOR |
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The hidden peat finally reveals itself upon tasting this delicate malt. Just as striking as the peat are
a mixture of sweet and salt. Overall, the flavor is relatively thin and simple. |
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FINISH |
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This malt ends with a moderate expression of salt and pepper with some undertones of peat, caramel,
and butter. It’s not an impressive finish by most measures. |
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COMMENTS |
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Balvenie’s Peated Cask is a smooth, drinkable and balanced product, but unfortunately, it’s lacks
character and distinction. It appears to be a thin shadow of its bigger brother, the 17-year old. |
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