Balvenie Madeira Cask First Edition 17 Year Old, Madeira Cask, 2009, 43%

At 43% ABV, this sounds appealingly composed: rich spice and soft fruit, followed by honey vanilla and a dry oak finish. I like that shift from softer notes to a drier close.

Reviewed by raincheck lantern

Nose

Rich spice, Soft fruit

Palate

Honey vanilla, Subtle honey

Finish

Dry oak