Balvenie 15 Single Barrel (bourbon barrel) vs (sherry cask)

ffhenriques@santogal.pt
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August 24 2016 at 2:25PM
Hi,

I'm newbie here. Thanks in advance for all your support.

I'm buying a Balvenie 15 single Barrel. I'm more determined to go for the bourbon barrel (already discontinued, but still available in Portugal and for the same price of the sherry cask) because i'm anticipating more sweet and vanilla flavours, and supposing that the sherry cask would be more bitter and dry, and more spicy (but i like spiciness).

What's your advice? What would you buy?

Thanks!

Cheers from Lisbon, Portugal.

Hugo Henriques

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Balvenie 15Y Single Barrel Sherry Cask - 47.8% - 0.7l
horst_s_2 Administrator Joined: 01.07.2014Posts: 507Ratings: 661
August 29 2016 at 10:09AM
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Both bottles are worth a try.

I for myself prefer the sherry cask, because I like the fruity character of the wine barrels.

Kind regards, Horst Luening, Master Taster, Whisky.com
Glenben_2 Member Joined: 02.10.2015Posts: 15CollectionBen's Whisky CollectionRatings: 1
August 31 2016 at 3:14PM
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I agree. Both are very good but the sherry cask makes for richer, more intense whisky experience. That is my personal preference. Try them both and decide for yourself! 8)

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ffhenriques@santogal.pt
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August 31 2016 at 8:56PM
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Thanks for the advice.

Best regards,

Hugo Henriques

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