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Jim Murray says,
Dec. 27th, 2000 12:40 pmabout the (1980) 15 year old Balvenie that I got for my dad,
"The nose is as enticing and truly sexy as you could ever wish for. It comes from a single barrel. I have so far tasted six samples, and a 1980 is the pick of an exceptional bunch. The aroma shows why oak is so vital for balance, and why peat can be as soft as it is earthy. But it is the honeyed tones which ensure that this malt will never be forgotten. It is bottled at a fraction over 50%, powerful enough for the qualities on the nose to come through on the tastebuds with a confident intensity that makes you close your eyes and submit willingly as all your senses are drawn toward the brilliance of the performance on your palate. This ladies and gentlemen, is scotch."
I hope he doesn't finish it before I can have some more. I'd better run back to the liquor store and buy another bottle.
"The nose is as enticing and truly sexy as you could ever wish for. It comes from a single barrel. I have so far tasted six samples, and a 1980 is the pick of an exceptional bunch. The aroma shows why oak is so vital for balance, and why peat can be as soft as it is earthy. But it is the honeyed tones which ensure that this malt will never be forgotten. It is bottled at a fraction over 50%, powerful enough for the qualities on the nose to come through on the tastebuds with a confident intensity that makes you close your eyes and submit willingly as all your senses are drawn toward the brilliance of the performance on your palate. This ladies and gentlemen, is scotch."
I hope he doesn't finish it before I can have some more. I'd better run back to the liquor store and buy another bottle.
