Balvenie French Oak is a vibrant single malt finished in wine casks from the French Charentes vineyards. Pineau des Charentes is a fortified wine made from unfermented grape juice, to which Cognac brandy is added and aged.
Nose: Smoky vanilla, caramel and sweet toffee flavors enhanced by peat smoke, coconut and slivered almonds. The earthy smoke harmonizes beautifully with notes of citrus, lemon meringue pie and succulent grilled meat.
Mouth: Citrus, smoke and obvious minerality followed by a burnt oak flavor. Toffee, vanilla, earthy smoke and fruity notes of pear, gooseberry and green apple. Roasted coffee, a hint of clove, nutmeg and heather honey.
Finish: Butterscotch, vanilla and earthy peat smoke typical of Octomore with salty sea spray, burnt heather and broom flowers.
Nose: Aromas of ripe fruit, vanilla and cinnamon. Mouth: An unctuous texture with notes of honey, cereals and spices. Finish: A long, warm finish, marked by hints of oak and dried fruit.
Nose: Glendronach Ode to the Dark reveals intense aromas of ripe fruit, honey and dark chocolate, with a hint of toasted oak. Feel: On the palate, this single malt reveals rich flavors of dried fruit, caramel and spice, balanced by hints of vanilla and licorice. Finish: The finish is long and warm, marked by nuances of candied fruit and subtle oak.
Nose: Cardhu 15 Year Old reveals notes of ripe fruit, honey and vanilla, with a hint of spice. Mouth: On the palate, this single malt reveals rich flavors of dried fruit, toffee and oak, with a velvety texture. Finish: The finish is long and warm, giving way to notes of dark chocolate and roasted hazelnuts.
Nose: Beautifully balanced light floral notes (lotus and geranium), fresh meadow grass and apple peel.
Mouth: Tart lemon zest and grapefruit meet the delicate subtle sweetness of glazed fruit, spiced with ginger.