Warm, complex, earthy spice tones with a lovely richness. Powerful yet elegant and ageing beautifully.

Designed by David Stewart M.BE, 'lbe Balvenie Rare Marriages Range is a collection of three distinct whiskies that showcase extraordinary layers of depth and complexity. On the surface, these whiskies arc immediately The Balvenie with the distinct runny honey and underlying rich oakincss, they arc exceptional drams. But to those who enquire further, who give the whisky time, kt the flavours unfold. They will discover the flavours slowly dissipate to reveal layers of toasted man;hmallows, fresh fruit and cinnamon, a continuous unveiling of discovery. Every sip unveils layers of exceptional complexity; from a seemingly subdued appearance evolves into astounding timeless tranquillity. Seemingly simple, yet incredibly complex. Tasting Notes: The initial bold vanilla oak flavours slowly dissipate to reveal layers of toasted marshmallows, fresh fruit terrine and cinnamon infused apple tart. Serving Suggestion: Serve neat or with a couple of drops of water (to bring out the flavours).

It's a sublimely opulent Cognac with intense rancio notes (smoky/nutty characters) that as Albert Tesseron says, "you never find in Cognacs less than two generations old". More viscous and dense in the mouth than the Légende, it's still remarkably sophisticated and (indescribably) complex, with prodigious length on the finish. Each sip fills the mouth with perfume. Sheer indulgence.