Nose Floral, tropical fruit notes with almonds and honey – and then the peat smoke comes through.
Palate Citrus-led vanilla, peach and honey, and a gentle, almost floral peat smoke – very different to the Islay stuff.
Finish Long and soft, with a lingering creaminess.
Overall The unmistakable Speyside-honey character balances well with the gentle peat influence. The Balvenie reinvented – but not completely.