Balvenie Tun 1509 Batch 8 Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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Batch 8 will be the final bottling in the distinguished and much-revered Tun 1509 series.
To create Batch No. 8 David C. Stewart MBE carefully hand-selected eighteen of the finest casks - four ex-Bourbon barrels, six second fill Sherry butts, five refill puncheons and three new Sherry butts from the distilleries precious aged whiskies. These eighteen casks have spent three months in a traditional marrying Tun, knitting together.
Sweet notes of baked citrus tarts entwine with aromas of orange marmalade and maple syrup. This subtle zing is perfectly wrapped in a sweet nuttiness and overflowing spices. An unmistakable texture flows over the palate, rich, toffee sweetness, buttery vanilla and a swirl of house honey form the perfect sip. The initial sweetness from the perfectly toasted oak, dispels to reveal layers of candied ginger, a hint of cardamom & ground spices. The finish is oaky and ever lasting.
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Tasting Notes
Colour
A rich, deep amber glow with copper-gold accents and a hint of mahogany.
Nose
Aromas of baked citrus tarts mingle with orange marmalade and maple syrup, a gentle zing wrapped in sweet nuttiness and a swirl of warm spices. Subtle toasted oak adds honeyed depth, inviting anticipation of the richness to come.
Palate
Velvety and opulent on the palate, it sweeps in with rich toffee sweetness, buttery vanilla and a ribbon of house honey. Toasted oak sweetness gives way to layers of candied ginger, cardamom and warm ground spices, all carried by a full, luscious texture. The finish is long, oaky and quietly lingering.
Finish
An oaky, long-lingering finish that wraps the palate in toasted wood, subtle spice and a lasting kiss of honeyed vanilla warmth.