Отзывы описывают насыщенный, сладкий и мёдовый профиль с фруктовыми и цветочными нотами, ванилью и специями, где финиш в дубе Pineau добавляет винные и слегка сухие оттенки. Мнения о балансе расходятся: часть отмечает гармонию и элегантность, часть — излишнюю «винность» и доминирование французского дуба.
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Нос в большинстве описаний строится вокруг сладости и мёда, дополненных ванилью, карамелью и ирисом, а также жёлтыми и белыми фруктами — яблоком, грушей, абрикосом, персиком, цитрусовыми и виноградом. Нередко упоминаются цветочные ноты (розы, жасмин, белые цветы), изюм, слива, а также специи — корица, белый перец, имбирь, мускатный орех. Часть отзывов прямо связывает эти оттенки с выдержкой в бочках Pineau и описывает их как десертные, «винные» и ликёрные, с нотами виноградного сусла, коньяка и сухого белого вина.
Во вкусе повторяются мёд, ваниль, карамель, солод, жёлтые и цитрусовые фрукты, абрикос, изюм, миндаль, а также специи и дуб. Текстура часто описывается как маслянистая, гладкая, бархатистая и сливочная. Финиш в основном средний или длинный, с мёдом, цитрусовой цедрой, специями, дубом и лёгкой сухостью. При этом оценки и впечатления расходятся: одни называют виски гармоничным, элегантным и сложным, другие — слишком «винным», сухим и травянистым, с доминированием французского дуба и потерей привычного характера Balvenie.
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DamekConnoisseur8623 nov 2023 9:47 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
88
Nose: Finally, a pleasant, intense, very interesting nose in Balvenie daughter of Ranga. Buttery sweetness mixes with fruity, delicate acidity and pleasant sour fruits. Honey, caramel, toffee, butter cookies, honey, streusel cake with sour rhubarb and plums, sugar syrup, sweet citrus fruits, oranges, tangerines, dry white wine. 88.00
Вкус
86
Taste: Very smooth, velvety, aromatic, sweet, honey, buttery, yellow fruits, citrus fruits, dried fruits but yellow ones, dried apricot, caramel, a bit of salt, pepper, ginger, cinnamon. 86.50
Финиш
85
Finish: Medium long, very pleasant, sweet honey, slightly tart, lemon peel, cinnamon, cocoa, wood, spices. 85.00
DrPepper_AddictConnoisseur8505 mar 2024 4:29 pm
stalker1971Expert Senior8505 jul 2026 9:05 am
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 84
JosMeiExpert Junior9208 jul 2022 9:21 pm
Pineau aging, very nice. Delicious liqueur made from cognac and wine from Gascony.
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
91
Floral, Honey, Apple, Herbs.
Вкус
93
Warm, very fruity, citrus fruits, plums, grapes, oak, candied ginger and some raisins.
Финиш
92
Medium length, a bit dry and an echo of everything before. An experience again and again.
hs305Connoisseur8707 sep 2022 12:17 am
[September, 2022] I had a dram during a tasting session at the distillery. This is a modern wine finish with the wine (Pineau) clearly dominating. If you like such sweet wines this dram might perfectly suit your taste preferences but I am more a whisky traditionalist hence I prefer the classic Balvenie maturations (Bourbon, Sherry or Doublewood meaning both of them and my favourite 21-years old port wood). There is nothing wrong with this dram, it is just too winey (for me, only)...
rolabobConnoisseur8731 oct 2022 11:37 am
WhiskyBjorn83Expert Senior7108 dec 2023 9:40 pm
01-10-2023, 07-09-2024, 03-11-2024
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
70
vanilla, fruit
Вкус
71
vanilla, fruit, honey
Финиш
72
vanilla, fruit
RekveConnoisseur8715 apr 2024 8:25 am
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
coldbearExpert Senior8412 dec 2025 2:13 pm
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
OthorionConnoisseur8828 sep 2026 9:32 pm
Nose: sweet, floral, fruity, honey, grapes, raisins, a hint of cognac, apricots, vanilla Palate: pronounced oak, sweet apricots, honey, grapefruit, almonds, ginger, lemon zest Finish: becoming dry, the oak lingers, along with grapefruit, lemon peel and ginger.
lingigeExpert Junior8611 may 2022 5:29 pm
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
90ClubWhiskyConnoisseur8227 aug 2022 2:12 pm
Light golden color. Pretty oily.
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
81
Pretty sweet. A lot of malt. Lots of vanilla and caramel. Traces of fruit. The fruit of the orchard. Apples and pears, fresh. Spices, cinnamon and white pepper.
Вкус
82
Pretty sweet. Lots of malt. Vanilla, honey. Spices. Black pepper. Cinnamon. Caramel.
1863) The Balvenie, 16YO, French Oak, Finished In Pineau Casks
Schusti_94Expert Senior8623 may 2024 8:16 am
According to David Stewart, the Pineau finish took 6 months.
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
86
Vanilla, honey, citrus, slightly sour. Typical Balvenie notes. Plus a little white pepper and dust. Apple, a little mandarin and fresh grass. The alcohol is nicely integrated. Not too flat, but not powerful either.
Вкус
87
Nice and oily, the dusty note becomes stronger. The mandarin as well. Then more spice at the end. Nice alcohol volume.
Финиш
86
Suddenly slightly dry. Spice and now also oak are clearly in the foreground. The finish lingers nicely in the throat. Medium length, but I would have liked a bit more volume here.
BarleyMailExpert Senior8730 oct 2024 7:06 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
88
Right away quite sweet, but in a very good way. Honey, apricots, raisins, powdered sugar, apples, pear and cinnamon. Lovely nose!
Вкус
87
Citrus fruits, apricots, honey, raisins, nutmeg, cinnamon, maybe some coriander and ginger. Less sweet than the nose, here the more acidic components come through a bit more. Silky smooth in the mouth.
Финиш
87
Medium. Herbs, honey, apple and apricots.
LenyyyExpert Junior8727 may 2025 3:48 am
sagara-kunConnoisseur8722 jun 2022 3:48 pm
Simple, soft, but all the same with a certain elegance characteristic of Balvenie.
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
87
Soft nose, with a slight floral sweetness, rose, jasmine. Crystallized sugar, light, fairly liquid frangipane. Light nutty. Dried orange, vanilla, honey and hot barley.
Вкус
88
On the palate a lot of honey, vanilla, barley. Very sweet, always with barley. All-flower honey. Light woodiness, with a very light coffee grounds. Floral, with dried rose.
Финиш
87
In the finish it is slightly sweet, floral, still on barley.
Matthias80Expert Senior8408 oct 2023 9:43 pm
Tasted on the Beinwil Whisky Ship 2023 Balvenie again. Once again an appealing malt.
MaroFFConnoisseur8811 oct 2023 7:10 pm
Despite the low alcohol level, the whisky is very well balanced and arranged. Sweet with a spicy aftertaste, fruity with a bit of apple pie on shortcrust pastry. Long finish with a pleasant hop aftertaste.
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
87
delicate, sweet, sugar syrup, green apple, apple pie sprinkled with powdered sugar, juicy grape, pepper
Вкус
88
sweet, smooth, heather honey, ginger, lemon peel, young oak
Финиш
88
long, bittersweet, honey, young oak grain, slightly tingling tongue, spicy finish with a hint of hops
QuakConnoisseur8722 oct 2023 5:25 pm
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
KittoConnoisseur8513 nov 2025 4:04 am
binnininExpert Junior8529 may 2026 9:45 am
N - Malt, Lactic, Ginger, Cinnamon, Vanilla, Honey P - Vanilla, Honey, Grassy, Fruity F - Cinnamon, Woody, Vanilla, Honey
huangshantongExpert Senior8815 dec 2022 3:41 pm
It is very interesting to explore. This special red wine barrel brings a very good sense of richness to Balvenie. In addition to the delicate flowers and fruits of Balvenie itself, it adds a unique flavor
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
TuduriLCWMember Senior8731 mar 2023 10:52 am
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
87
A nose full of yellow fruits, vanilla, white flowers!
Вкус
88
On the palate it is fine, elegant, complex and at the same time easy to grasp, as usual at balvenie, everything is legible, precise, of incredible finesse, of crazy roundness, the yellow fruits associated with vanilla and white flower intermingle perfectly, slightly tangy white tea, a slight sweetness provided by the finish in the Pineau barrel, the perfectly integrated alcohol contributes to this feeling of roundness!
Финиш
87
The finish is surprisingly long and subtle, a real basket of orchard fruit
qingfeng_LIUExpert Senior8526 jun 2023 4:13 am
kbs26Connoisseur8505 nov 2023 10:35 pm
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
SeattleHuskyConnoisseur8505 jun 2025 12:48 pm
better than i expected
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
Whisky HamsterExpert Senior8703 oct 2022 12:52 pm
Really enjoyable Balvenie with a pleasant nose and taste, age comes through, too. Would defbuy a bottle for around 75€... *sigh*
SaftkennerConnoisseur8825 jan 2023 5:00 pm
This is a bottle that I would have to be extremely careful not to empty in an instant. Harmonious, sweet, spicy and with a great drinking strength - incredibly pleasing and yet interesting and complex.
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
87
Sweet, lovely and finely sour on the nose, with a nice spiciness. Vanilla, Prunes, Canned Apricots, Juicy Raisins, Apple Compote, Caramel, Grapefruit Zest (Very Tender Only), Umeshu, Rose Water. The spice is funny: In addition to the oak, there is also the scent of Nag Champa incense sticks (only very fine, of course). The alcohol is beautifully integrated.
Вкус
89
The start is smooth and tingles pleasantly. The body is creamy, but also brings a nice spice. The alcohol is also well integrated here. Almonds, apple compote, tangerines, light grapes, fleur de sel, marzipan, rose water, white pepper, cinnamon bark, caramel, fresh wood, vanilla pudding.
Финиш
89
long finish Fresh, fruity with lots of apple and vanilla. The oak is not neglected here either, but in the end only an incredibly pleasant sweetness remains. Vanilla pudding with apple compote.
junyvyaoConnoisseur8628 jan 2025 4:44 am
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
thijs100Connoisseur8605 mar 2025 1:06 pm
Rather a rich Balvenie that gets overtaken on the palate by the French oak ever so slightly.
Balvenie 16 french oak - with - red and dark fruits: blueberries, cherries, raspberries, vanilla pudding, fresh herbs, jasmine, a pinch of ginger, coniferous notes, oak; s - consistent with the scent of dark and red fruits, vanilla, croissant with almond filling, lemon mousse, herbs, ginger, grapefruit; f - dark and red fruits slowly disappear, herbs, grapefruit and lemon dominate at the end - 86.5
JimbeauConnoisseur8623 dec 2024 11:05 am
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
Ozzyosbourne007Expert Senior8724 may 2026 7:52 pm
JoshNRWConnoisseur8707 aug 2022 2:06 am
(Update 4/8/23: in a Balvenie tasting with four other malts, this one came off the worst. Today I was wondering how Balvenie manages to ensure that the single barrels have such a consistent quality. Maybe the bad barrels will be sorted out and Balvenie just finish the out-of-round single barrels in wine casks and then bring them out as this 16-year-old French Oak...) Definitely good for lovers of dry white wine aging, but this is a dry, grassy, slightly citrus-apple-fruity profile that doesn't really excite me or belong to my preferred flavor profiles. I would have liked the Cognac, or more precisely the Pineau influence, to be a little creamier. No particular bad marks and maybe even round for the profile, but still there is no harmony that picks me up. Dry grape must and whisky have to offer more in the combination to inspire me.
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
87
The nose is very fresh, grassy dry and fresh green apple in the foreground. The light, vinous liquor notes become somewhat present in the middle after 10 minutes, giving the whisky more breadth. Unfortunately, you can feel the age mainly through the relatively dry wood notes. Fermented grapes at the back.
Вкус
88
87.5 On the palate, too, rather dry and grassy notes of wood, which are not too bitter. The 48 percent gives the dram sufficient volume and is not too strong. A light lavender note at the back.
Финиш
87
The mouthfeel is quite ok, but not that it's beautiful or particularly exciting. The finish is rather short and dry.
RhönräuberExpert Senior8726 jan 2023 10:25 am
kornelbMember Senior8428 may 2023 9:43 pm
Grapes, fruit, spices, tannins, quite sweet, intense and creamy, long finish.
TheWhiskybosschConnoisseur8708 jan 2024 5:05 pm
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
clyne_loganarConnoisseur8726 jan 2024 8:14 am
RichardPsmithExpert Senior8329 feb 2024 6:43 pm
The aroma is the strangest aroma, complex, multifaceted. It's hard to catch certain aromas if you listen closely - light floral sweetness, rose, jasmine. Crystallized sugar, dried orange, vanilla, heated barley. The taste is sweet, but whether in a quick sip or in the aftertaste, barley is present everywhere. Honey, light woodiness, with coffee grounds. Unusual taste, Balvini's character is lost.
sotongwong98Expert Senior8318 apr 2024 4:12 pm
нос 82 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
Fight65Connoisseur8608 jun 2022 1:34 pm
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
_Dziki_Connoisseur8508 apr 2023 11:54 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
86
Pleasant, dessert, cake, apple pie, crumble, bun, cream pudding, oranges, melon, apricots, strawberries, maple syrup.
Вкус
86
Grapes, peach pits, dried figs and apricots, dry white wine, almonds, bison grass.
Финиш
84
Rather medium, creamy, still almonds, apple peel, a bit spicy.
Crushed_ldHConnoisseur8722 feb 2024 4:46 pm
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
dapoinbuaConnoisseur8219 jul 2024 7:05 pm
нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 82
BellbirdMember Senior8421 sep 2025 4:00 pm
Scent of Balvenie (Honey, Citrus, Pear) and grapefruit. Sweet, Vanilla, Little Tannic. Finished with brioche , yeast.
manspearExpert Senior8618 apr 2026 12:44 pm
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 85
drink_tonyExpert Senior7111 oct 2022 4:53 pm
Balvenie 16 year ABV: 47.6% Cask:French Oak =>Nose: red wine . Sour vinegar. =>Taste: Strong sourness. French barrels are not suitable for whisky. =>Score: 71 [Can try]
33rdCASKExpert Senior8810 jun 2023 10:13 pm
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
DramALifeConnoisseur8322 aug 2023 10:58 pm
S 7 Nothing wrong, no off notes, but nothing stands out either. Nonetheless, I quite enjoy the lingering banana note at towards the finishing line. 81-85 - Another dram welcomed
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
84
Fresh fruit basket with drops of gasoline drizzled on top. Sweet, spicy, and oily. Apples, white pears. White flowers. Vanilla sticks. Brazil nuts. Pine nuts. A generous pour of honey. Oat biscuits at its base. Charred oak.
Вкус
83
Sweet, spicy, and oily mouthfeel. White pepper alongside a basket of overripe fruits. Nutmegs and star anises too. Good strength provides additional weight to the body. Autumn leaves. Quite oaky, even a touch too bitter. Toasted malt. Caramel and honey. Slowly drying.
Финиш
83
Medium, drying finish. Banana lingering with nutty oak. A touch of pencil shaving.
BembelConnoisseur8701 sep 2023 10:33 am
Tasting: 08.2023
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
89
Sweet. Sweet. Sweet. Once you have passed the sweetness, there is some spice. Juice pear. Vanilla. Slightly woody-tart. Heather honey. Cookie dough. Apple cider. roasted aromas. Orange. Scent of floral perfume. Generally a lot of white and yellow fruits. Also something slightly bitter and (wine) sour.
Вкус
87
Oily. Still very sweet overall (dessert wine). Great wood. Overripe, white and yellow fruits. Daisy and fennel. Vanilla pudding. Spices. Malt. Caramel. White tea. Turns towards the end in light wood bitterness with hints of citrus.
Финиш
84
Medium - Long. Spices of white pepper, cinnamon and anise. Wood. The sweetness subsides a bit. Again, lots of white and yellow fruit. Vanilla. citrus.
DramSlayerConnoisseur8818 dec 2023 8:29 pm
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
malogranaExpert Senior8602 jun 2026 9:16 am
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
CordovZNewbie9014 may 2022 2:18 am
Absolutely fantastic whisky from Balvenie. Light & approachable while staying complex & layered. Worth the price of admission in this world of crazy whisky prices
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
90
Honey leaps out of the glass; fresh white flowers; lime juice; grapefruit; touch of pine tree; plum jam; fruit punch; coconut sugar
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