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: Glenmorangie A Tale of Ice Cream reveals sweet, creamy aromas, reminiscent of vanilla and caramel. Feel: On the palate, this whisky reveals notes of vanilla ice cream and tropical fruit, with a touch of white chocolate. Finish: The finish is smooth and creamy, leaving a sensation of freshness on the palate.
Nose: Tamdhu bt.8 Cask Strenght reveals rich, intense aromas of ripe fruit, honey, vanilla and spicy notes. Feel: On the palate, this single malt offers an explosion of complex, balanced flavors, with notes of dried fruit, toasty oak, caramel and cinnamon. Finish: The finish is long and warm, leaving lingering notes of candied fruit and dark chocolate.
Nose: Annandale Man o'Words offers intense aromas of ripe fruit, caramel and vanilla. Mouth: On the palate, there are notes of nuts, cereal and cinnamon, with a hint of toasty oak. Finish: The finish is long and warm, marked by spicy notes and a light touch of smoke.
Nose: Sweet and smoky, with aromas of violets, vanilla beans and spicy peat smoke. Mouth: Rich and round. Caramel, heather honey, nutmeg and citrus. Finish: Persistent, crème brûlée and exotic spices.
Nose: Overall dry, vinous impression supported by spicy, woody notes. Seductive aromas of tart red berries, vanilla, a hint of wax. A little water softens the nose and relaxes the aroma, without much alteration.
Mouth: Ultra-unctuous, gourmet texture. Barley sugar, pinch of salt, suggestions of currant and crunchy grape. At reduced strength, it's not as tart, but still spicy; the sweetness is enhanced but the mouth-watering spicy heat remains.
Finish: Long and dry with pepper and mild spice. With milder water, now with a trace of fondant in the aftertaste.