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    • the balvenie founders reserve 10 year old

    The Balvenie Founders Reserve 10 Year Old 80
    Distillery
    The Balvenie
    Style
    Single Malt
    Release
    Unspecified
    Age
    10 Years
    Alcohol
    40% abv.
    Region
    Scotland, Speyside
    Bottled For
    Distillery

    The Balvenie Founders Reserve results from a marriage of The Balvenie Single Malt matured in bourbon casks with that matured in sherry casks or butts.

    review by eyelah

    80
    Color
    pale honey
    Nose
    caramel, floral, lavender
    Body
    light bodied
    Palate
    gentle, flowers and vanilla
    Finish
    not a long finish, warm, gentle

    Great beginner whisky. I prefer peaty Islay single malts, but can definitely enjoy this Balvenie if I'm in the mood for a change.