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Whats your favourite Balvenie? |
Balvenie 12 Year Old Signature |
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7% |
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Balvenie 12 Year Old DoubleWood |
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14% |
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Balvenie 15 Year Old Single Barrel |
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37% |
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Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood |
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32% |
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Balvenie 30 Year Old |
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8% |
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Brummie Master Of Malts
Joined: 08 Feb 2010 Posts: 655
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Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2011 1:31 pm Post subject: Whats your favourite Balvenie |
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I see that the Balvenie 15 Single Barrel has done well in the "Best 15 year old" poll. So i wondered which expression do you enjoy and drink most from Balvenie.
I know there are a few travel retail bottlings and limited edition bottlings but i have kept the poll to options which are available to everyone. |
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Alastair Master Of Malts
Joined: 13 Nov 2006 Posts: 1674 Location: Ayrshire - Scotland
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Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2011 2:11 pm Post subject: |
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If i was a lottery winner my favourite regular Balvenie would be the Balvenie 30 followed by the Portwood 21 but i am not a lottery winner so if i was to pick my favourite out of these from what i have regularly it would be the 15 having said that all of the Balvenie range is very good. |
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Archer Master Of Malts
Joined: 06 Oct 2009 Posts: 1385
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Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2011 3:11 pm Post subject: |
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What can i say i like them all although only had 1 bottle of the 30, excellent. I have had a couple of bottles of the Signature lately and it is very good, the doublewood is a great example of a sherry finished Speyside, the 15 is excellent, the Portwood is one of the best port finished whiskies around. |
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Grant M Master Of Malts
Joined: 23 Feb 2010 Posts: 1991 Location: Northern Ireland
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Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2011 5:06 pm Post subject: |
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I love the Portwood but drink more of the doublewood and 15 single barrel due to price. I agree Alastair the whole Balvenie range is very good and very drinkable. There series of 17 year old limited releases have all been very good also, particularly liked the Balvenie 17 Madiera cask |
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Keith Master Of Malts
Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 1508 Location: Scotland
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Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2011 6:56 pm Post subject: |
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I agree Balvenie has an excellent core range. The Balvenie 30 would be my favourite but i didnt vote for it as i would only have this when splashing out on myself therefore i voted for the 15 single barrel. I must say i have taken to the Founders Reserve replacement the Balvenie Signature. |
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Big Mac Master Of Malts
Joined: 02 Nov 2006 Posts: 2202 Location: USA - Formerly Scotland
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Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 1:46 am Post subject: |
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I would rate all of them very highly. The Signature and Doublewood are great value. I wish they still had a younger cheaper Port wood, the 21 is excellent but not priced for everyday dramming. |
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Joker New Member
Joined: 13 Jun 2010 Posts: 4
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Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 2:41 pm Post subject: |
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Grant M wrote: | There series of 17 year old limited releases have all been very good also, particularly liked the Balvenie 17 Madiera cask | I really enjoyed the Madeira cask also, delicious. i am surprised you dont get more madiera cask finishes from other whisky makers as it is always very drinkable in my experience. |
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Carson Master Of Malts
Joined: 01 Jun 2009 Posts: 460
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Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 6:26 pm Post subject: |
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Joker wrote: | Grant M wrote: | There series of 17 year old limited releases have all been very good also, particularly liked the Balvenie 17 Madiera cask | I really enjoyed the Madeira cask also, delicious. i am surprised you dont get more madiera cask finishes from other whisky makers as it is always very drinkable in my experience. | I suspect that there are not so many Madiera wine casks readily available (i may be wrong) like there are sherry casks available which is a shame as the madeira casks do add a delicious sweetness and spice. |
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SkyeIslay Single Malt Member
Joined: 29 Sep 2010 Posts: 41
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Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 3:42 pm Post subject: |
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I went with the Portwood. The Doublewood is undoubtedly fantastic value for money and one of the best whiskies in that price range, but the Portwood is just delicious! |
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James T Master Of Malts
Joined: 05 Feb 2011 Posts: 2791
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Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 6:46 pm Post subject: |
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Not had the pleasure of the Balvenie 30 but i have heard it is excellent. The Doublewood is very good for the money so is the 15 single barrel but only had one bottle of this. The 21 is delicious. Not got around to trying the Signature but i did enjouy the 10 year Founders Reserve which it replaced. |
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Gregor Master Of Malts
Joined: 25 Apr 2008 Posts: 791
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Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 11:04 pm Post subject: |
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I agree the Balvenie 21 PortWood is delicious. |
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PK88 Member
Joined: 20 Feb 2011 Posts: 6
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Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2011 1:53 pm Post subject: |
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I havent had the 30 year old but the 21 portwood is something special. |
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Rod New Member
Joined: 13 Mar 2011 Posts: 3
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Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 7:09 pm Post subject: |
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I would love to say the 30 year old is my favourite but it is a bit out my price range to be a regular dram but i often have the 21 port wood which is delicious. |
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whiskysam Member
Joined: 23 Apr 2011 Posts: 9
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Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2011 9:46 pm Post subject: |
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Intersting result but I still think the Golden Cask wins hands down |
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Carson Master Of Malts
Joined: 01 Jun 2009 Posts: 460
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Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 11:25 am Post subject: |
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whiskysam wrote: | Intersting result but I still think the Golden Cask wins hands down | probably not in the poll as it is not generally available as it was bottled for travel retail. I have had 1 bottle of it, it is another decent Balvenie but there would be a few other Balvenies i would choose before it. |
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