The fourth chapter of Balvenie's DCS Compendium is titled 'Expecting the Unexpected', though you can expect deliciousness aplenty. A lot of deliciousness, considering you can get your hands on each bottle from this chapter within one handsome case. That's right, all five bottles of extraordinary Speyside single malt from Balvenie's DCS Compendium Chapter Four are here, including a whisky aged for 47 years! Outstanding stuff once again from Balvenie.
Balvenie 47 Year Old 1971 - 49.9% ABV
Producer's Tasting Note:
Nose: Exotic spices with brown sugar and dark fruits
Palate: Rich and deep with layers of oak and honeycomb
Finish: Lingering dried fruits with a malty sweetness
Balvenie 36 Year Old 1982 - 51.1% ABV
Producer's Tasting Note:
Nose: A bouquet of mixed spices balancing a sherried oakiness
Palate: Plenty of dried fruits, a gentle oakiness and hint of dark chocolate
Finish: Lingering spicy sweetness
Balvenie 26 Year Old 1992 - 49.8% ABV
Producer's Tasting Note:
Nose: Intensely fruity, spicy and sherried. Hints of cloves and cinnamon
Palate: Very smooth and silky on the palate, developing with roasted almonds and dried fruits
Finish: Rich and sherried with a spicy sweetness
Balvenie 18 Year Old 1999 - 46.8% ABV
Producer's Tasting Note:
Nose: Fragrant, floral and fruity with pineapple, melons and vanilla pods
Palate: A luscious mouthful of fresh fruit, toffee and maple syrup
Finish: Rich, creamy with a warming spice
Balvenie 8 Year Old 2009 - 64.6% ABV
Producer's Tasting Note:
Nose: Citrus, peat and a bouquet of malty aromas
Palate: Fresh sweet blossom honey and vanilla gently blend with light peat notes
Finish: A lovely malty sweetness with distant smoke
Not all that considering the cost.
