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About this bottle
For the inaugural batch of Tun 1509, The Balvenie Malt Master David Stewart personally selected 42 exceptional casks from the distillery's aged reserves. The resulting spirit is a harmonious blend of whiskies spanning many decades of the distillery's history. Thirty-five of these casks were American Oak barrels, while seven were European oak sherry butts. These were then united in Tun 1509, the maturation vessel where they melded before bottling.
How it tastes
Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.
After owning this bottle for nearly ten months, I finally decided to try it. Without going into excessive detail, Tun 1509 Batch 1 is a very fine whisky. It possesses complexity and nuance in both its aroma and flavor. No single flavor dominates; instead, it offers a unique and harmonious balance of many tastes, consistently enjoyable with each sip. I concur with a previous reviewer's description of it as "delicate."
I believe Balvenie has skillfully managed expectations for this limited annual release. While it is very good, I find it to be overpriced. I have no regrets about purchasing it, though I don't anticipate buying subsequent releases. This bottle will last a long time, and I will savor every dram.
LLeanne Harp5.0
Outstanding. Composed of 42 casks (35 bourbon and 7 Sherry) aged between 1966 and 1992, with the youngest whisky being 22 years old.
Nose: Raisins, Honey, Toffee, Pineapples, Guava, Mangoes, Sultanas, Bananas, Coconuts, Creme Brûlée, Walnuts, Almond Shortbread Cookies, Papayas, Cinnamon, Dark Chocolate, Oranges, Pecan Pie
Palate: Raisins, Grapefruits, Toasted Honey, Dark Chocolate, Banana Bread, Walnuts, Oranges, Nutmeg, Ginger, Cinnamon, Toffee, Vanilla, Pineapples, Chili
Finish: Raisins, Dates, Toffee, Toasted Vanilla, Figs, Cherries, Caramel, Brown Sugar, Oranges, Grapefruit, Walnuts, Almonds, Cinnamon
JJeremiah Simmons5.0
An intriguingly complex creation from Balvenie. You perceive distinct notes of toffee and citrus. While there's a lot happening in this whisky, it is undeniably a top-tier beverage.
KKeith Dunbar5.0
Nose: dried fruits and honey
Palate: apples, nutmeg, cinnamon, a delightful spice
Among the finest whiskies I have ever encountered. Eagerly anticipating purchasing a bottle to savor for years to come.
LLoren Weiner4.0
Melon, fruit, banana, berry, a faint whiff of cigar ash (barely there). It's almost too watery. It's decent, not fantastic.
CCarlos Salcido4.0
Incredibly mellow. Noticed hints of brown sugar. A pleasure to drink.
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