Douglas McGibbon Provenance Balmenach 2002 (10 year old) 46%
Refill Bourbon Hogshead/ Code: PRV1028/ DMG9864
Dist: Nov 2002 Btl: July 2013/ Tasted: Aug 2013
An earthy, dunnagey, manurey nose of cereal, apricot and white flowers. The cereal notes are pretty intense and a little soapy with a late hint of white liquorice.
The palate is earthy with stewed fruit and a touch of vanilla. Relatively straightforward with hints of grass and salt in the finish along with a light agave-esque note.
Douglas McGibbon Provenance Balmenach 2000 (11 year old) 46%
Refill Bourbon Hogshead/ Code: PRV0754/ DMG7827
Dist Nov 2000 Btl: Dec 2011/ Tasted: Dec 2011
The nose is quite gristy and dusty with hints of diesel oil and no end of burnt caramel. Slightly industrial in character with hints of youthful, citrus and spicy tequila-esque notes.
The palate is quite oily and a touch on the industrial side. Hard as nails barley is liberally dusted with icing sugar and spices, which tries hard to balance out that industrial character. Short with a fleshy white fruit finish.
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