Balvenie Rose First Release 2nd Bottling Single Malt Scotch Whisky 16 Year Old · 1991 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with coppery highlights.

Nose

Opulent, rose-scented nose with velvet red fruit and a poised sherry sweetness. Dried rose petals mingle with plum, fig, and a touch of cherry, while toffee, vanilla and cocoa lift a warm spice core. Subtle oak, orange zest and a whisper of nutmeg lend sophistication to a bouquet that promises depth and elegance.

Palate

Silky, full-bodied and warmly elegant, it pours with rose-fruit sweetness layered over rich sherry. Dried fig and raisin mingle with orange zest, ripe cherry and a whisper of cocoa, while cinnamon and nutmeg trace the edges. A creamy malt core carries the spice to a long, warming finish, edged by toasted oak, subtle leather and lingering fruit echoes.

Finish

Opulent and lasting, the finish unfolds with sherried warmth and silky sweetness that clings to the tongue. Dried figs and dark cherries drift into cacao, cinnamon and toasted oak, creating a refined, lingering crest of spice. The warmth slowly tapers to a velvet, enduring glow.