Balvenie, Rare Marriages, 30-Year-Old, Speyside, Single Malt Scotch Whisky (44.2%) new despite 2010 being an extremely

despite 2010 being an extremely difficult vintage for winemaker Michael Silacci

The remaining blend comes from Rive

The Domaine de Courcel produces Pommard with very traditional methods

The 2011 Vosne-Romanée Les Suchots 1er Cru clearly sports more fruit on the nose than its peers: blackberry and raspberry coulis

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 despite 2010 being an extremelyOooooooh, 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