The Balvenie 40yr old ABV: 48.5% sweet and smoky

sweet and smoky

soft spice

The bottle mirrors the ingredients with purple heather flowers embossed around the bottom of the bottle and depicting a majestic Highland stag on the bottleneck

Hints of crème caramel and butterscotch develop

dried cranberries

The Balvenie 40yr old ABV: 48.5% sweet and smokyNose: Elagantly rich with floral notes wafting up first, then with dried apricots and crystallised citrus peels and ginger. Freshly crushed vanilla pods and a good hint of warm oak. Palate: Cinnamon, nutmeg, thyme and honey develops with floral notes further on. Sherried goodness surrounds it all wonderfully. Finish: Sweet and warming with honey. Yum, Yum, Yum!!! Bottle Size: 70cls ABV: 48. 5%