Balvenie Tun 1509, American Oak & European Oak Sherry Cask, Batch No. 2, 2015, 50.3%

The medium-length finish gives this a nice little second act: honey darkens toward maple syrup, while spice and citrus linger. That gentle shift is the bit I like most; it keeps the sweetness from feeling one-note.

Reviewed by RainyCloud

Nose

Strawberries, vanilla ice-cream, dried fruits and sherry, Honey, orange peel, sweet oak vanilla and delicate ginger

Palate

Caramel and honey with tangy citrus and gentle vanilla, Cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg over richer, drier notes

Finish

Medium length, with honey turning to darker maple sweetness, Lingering spice and citrus, with stewed pear, raisins, liquorice and mature oak spice