Balvenie, Rare Marriages, 30-Year-Old, Speyside, Single Malt Scotch Whisky (44.2%) new layered with crunchy red and

layered with crunchy red and black fruit

I feel that there is still just a little new oak to be resolved on the nose

Malt Master David Stewart MBE has brought forth a whisky of extraordinary class and surety

The remaining blend comes from Rive

Toasty on the nose with caramelised red apple and red berries

Balvenie, Rare Marriages, 30-Year-Old, Speyside, Single Malt Scotch Whisky (44.2%) new layered with crunchy red andOooooooh, yes, this is absolutely tip top Balvenie! As so very often, Malt Master David Stewart MBE has brought forth a whisky of extraordinary class and surety. Custard warmed pastries and a beguiling hint of curry leaf support a supremely welcoming nose that gladdens my old fashioned whisky loving heart. The palate is utterly without artifice, showing macadamias and shortbread generously smothered in various honeys. The finish is flawless, simply