Отзывы на Balvenie 19-year-old (WB 87.2, 94 оценки) в целом описывают мягкий, не «шерри-бомбовый» характер с нотами сухофруктов, кожи, специй и шоколада, но часто критикуют цену и короткий финиш.
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В текстовых отзывах (12 шт.) виски описывается как выдержанный в шерри, но намеренно не «шерри-бомбовый»: один из отзывов прямо отмечает «Definitely not a sherry bomb», ещё один отзыв — «you wouldn't describe this as a 'sherry bomb' nose», другой отзыв — «soft sherry character». Повторяющиеся ноты в носе и вкусе: слива, изюм, апельсин, кожа, специи/дуб, шоколад, марципан, мёд, орехи. Несколько отзывов отмечают маслянистость и кремовое тело. Финиш часто описывается как средний или короткий: один из отзывов — «a little short», ещё один отзыв — «shorter than expected», другой отзыв — «fade pretty quickly», один из отзывов — «Medium finish», ещё один отзыв — «medium-long, if not long».
Критика в отзывах сосредоточена на цене: другой отзыв — «the price is completely excessive», один из отзывов — «the problem here is the price… Price-performance ratio: Mid-Low, Low», ещё один отзыв — «the price is completely out of control». Один отзыв негативен по вкусу: другой отзыв называет нос «very perfumed» и «almost intrusive», а фруктовые ароматы «artificial». При этом один из отзывов хвалит разбавление («The dilution was superb»), ещё один отзыв — сочетание сильного влияния бочки с мягким характером спирта Balvenie, другой отзыв уточняет спецификацию: «100% Oloroso casks matured, mostly 2nd/3rd fill in the vatting».
собрано 12/23 текстовых отзывов · полный lossless-снимок WB
· 2026-09-13T01:15:02Z · источник evidence
Schusti_94Expert Senior8723 may 2024 8:28 am
The first original bottled fully matured sherry from Balvenie. Definitely not a sherry bomb. But the price is completely excessive. Tasted with David Stewart.
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
87
Plum, cocoa, ginger, nut, orange. Plus raisins, marzipan and cinnamon. Not too much sherry. Very nice, but not a wow experience.
Вкус
88
Nice and oily. Nut, plum, orange and pepper continue to dominate. Plus a little tobacco and dust at the end.
Финиш
86
The oak is now fully present. Very spicy and dry. The finish is a little short, but nice and intense.
EdenfireExpert Junior8728 sep 2024 9:32 pm
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
rolabobConnoisseur8829 dec 2024 8:36 am
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
oskadelahoyaMember Senior8725 may 2024 5:09 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
87
Rose, lavender, orange zest, grapefruit peel, raisins, nutmeg, old furniture
Вкус
87
Orange, grapefruit, plum, prune, asahi berry, black currant, dark chocolate, coffee bean, pepper, dust, leather, cigar shell
Финиш
88
Leather, cigars, coffee beans, raisins, dried cranberries, rose scent, old furniture
BoroExpert Senior9212 aug 2025 3:23 pm
нос 92 · вкус 93 · финиш 91
RekveConnoisseur8728 nov 2025 5:19 pm
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
MonstruoExpert Senior8722 mar 2025 10:27 am
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
asdzxczxcasMember Junior—20 apr 2025 11:33 am
Sweet fruity resin but little spicy
JBKwbConnoisseur8704 aug 2025 4:43 pm
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
SaftkennerConnoisseur8416 feb 2025 11:31 am
This bottling is not to my taste at all. The nose in particular reveals very perfumed notes that seem almost intrusive to me, similar to the Glenfiddich Orchard Experiment (WB210819). In the mouth it gets much better and I like the creamy body and the fact that they decided to go for a higher drinking strength here.
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
82
Sweet and very perfumed at first impression. Cherries, rose water, violets, thyme, incense, flavored soap, honey, vanilla, malt, raisins, leather, oak spice.
Вкус
86
Relatively strong at the start and with a creamy body. Dried oranges, vanilla, dates, raisins, marzipan, liquorice, anise, oak spice. The fruit aromas seem artificial.
Финиш
84
Medium-long finish. Rose water, caramel, vanilla, apple, oak.
anterExpert Senior8628 jul 2026 4:57 pm
This bottling surprised me compared to other OB Balvenie. The dilution was superb; there were no losses in aroma or body. As with almost all OB Balvenie, the problem here is the price. I understand it's a 19-year-old sherry cask liquid, but if something with the same specs can be obtained more affordably from an independent brewery, it's an indication that Balvenie could do even better. At least the promises on the label have been kept, and a pleasant liquid has been bottled. Good. Price-performance ratio: Mid-Low, Low Would I buy it again?: Unfortunately, not possible at these prices.
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
86
Plenty of vanilla and young, fresh banana. Cinnamon and cloves. Oak influence is very obvious. Beautiful caramels. A hint of hazelnut perhaps underneath. Maybe a wafer-like side. A slight greenness, somewhere between rosemary and grass. Cubeb combines with oak spice and this greenness. Beautiful fresh orange. Marzipan. A note similar to a reduction made with dried red fruits over time. A little floral honey. Sherry influence comes through, but you wouldn't describe this as a "sherry bomb" nose. Leather and cherry jam. Complex enough, smooth and flawless. A pleasant nose.
Вкус
86
Surprisingly, this has a high body. Spiciness and tannins are evident. Oak spice; black pepper and cinnamon are obvious, but cloves and allspice are also present. Cooked red fruits are more prominent here; dried red plums and dried red raisins. Dark chocolate. There's a sweetness above average, but this is balanced by a nice bitterness. Lovely dates. Tobacco. Licorice. Vanilla bean and maybe even plumeria. The bitterness might be a little borderline for some, but the balance it brings shouldn't be forgotten. A beautiful palate.
Финиш
87
The finish is rich in orange, grand marnier. There's also an oak influence; old wood. Plenty of black pepper and cinnamon; again, the oak spice is obvious. At the very back, a vibrant kumquat note and again a grassy undertone. A slight floral; orange blossom. There's also a boozy side. It has a slightly above-average intensity and a finish that could be described as medium-long, if not long. Afterwards, quality dark chocolate and some quality vanilla custard sticks. A light dark chocolate-covered malt cookie. A very good finish.
rvangerwen29Connoisseur8906 dec 2024 10:55 pm
Ozzyosbourne007Expert Senior8824 may 2026 7:53 pm
peej84Expert Senior8802 mar 2024 4:36 pm
нос 87 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
DramALifeConnoisseur8609 aug 2024 4:41 pm
S 7 100% Oloroso casks matured, mostly 2nd/3rd fill in the vatting.
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
86
Oily and leathery. Tannic red grapes. Fresh honey piercing through. Let it breathes, rose hand cream. Roasted peanuts. Marzipan. Rich yet elegant.
Вкус
86
Candied nuts. Juicy and subtly oily mouthfeel. Maple syrup. Dark chocolate. Spiced oak.
Финиш
85
Medium finish. A touch waxy fruit skins. Red grapes. Slowly drying oak. Leather.
The_OspreyExpert Senior8530 jan 2024 8:10 pm
Balvenie 19 year old, Revelation of Cask and Character. Sampled at The Whisky Show 2023. Nicely soft sherry character. I approve. My sort of soft sherry cask influence. Not getting much spirit character though. Still very enjoyable. Just a touch too waxy on finish. Good overall. 3.55/85
JimbeauConnoisseur8723 dec 2024 11:08 am
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
KIMCHIBabyConnoisseur8725 may 2024 7:22 pm
I didn't know I could feel such a strong sound from Balvenie. And it was surprising that even though it clearly had a strong cask feel, I could feel the soft spirit characteristics of Balvenie.
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
88
Incense, raisins, nutmeg, cocoa, leather, rose, violet It starts off with a fairly strong and spicy fragrance. There is a strong sense of darkness, including fragrant incense, raisins, nutmeg, cocoa, and leather. If you smell it close to the glass, you can smell the scent of red and purple flowers such as roses and violets (slightly rich and dark floral scent).
Вкус
87
Raisins, nutmeg, cocoa, dark chocolate, leather, wood chips, tobacco It has a very well-made sherry cask flavor of raisins, nutmeg and cocoa. The bitter taste of dark chocolate and wood chips seems to be stronger than the sweetness. It's definitely rich and diverse in flavor, but it feels empty and empty somewhere..?
Финиш
87
Tobacco, cocoa, dark chocolate, oak A finish that shows the characteristics of Oloroso. It's shorter than expected.
BarleyMailExpert Senior8730 oct 2024 6:47 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
88
Leathery, oranges, chocolate, apricot, apples, raisins, and honey. It's an interesting and complex whisky on the nose. Leathery, somewhat fruity, and with floral notes.
Вкус
87
Leather, orange, dark chocolate, raisins, marzipan, apple, honey, and a hint of flowers. Good mouthfeel.
Финиш
86
Same flavors, but they fade pretty quickly. The kind of sherry-matured whisky that isn't overly sweet or fruity, but rather has leathery notes that shine through. Delicious, but the price is completely out of control. The finish also fades too quickly for this caliber of whisky at this price.
idrinkscotchExpert Senior8804 dec 2023 5:28 pm
Full review... https://www.idrinkscotch.com/post/balvenie-trio
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