Balvenie 15yo 1974/1990

Balvenie 15yo 197/1990

Vintage, Signatory
Single malt - Speyside
Bright yellow
57.1% ABV
Dram

Nose: Peaches, gooseberries, papayas, white grapes, raisins, malted grains, hints of orange peel. With water, pear drops, malted grains, orange peel, hints of fresh baked bread. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, mouth coating, tingly, astringent. 
Tasting:  Sweet sour. Peaches, gooseberries, damson jam, malted grains, cocoa nibs, black pepper, cloves, hints of orange peel. With water, pear drops, fresh baked bread, winter melons, cocoa nibs. 
Finish: Long. Winter melons, cloves, malted grains, vanilla, damson jam. 

Comments: 

Leathery and rancio, lots of old dusty notes. It’s estery and cereally, the fruit notes are starting to break down. Very complex and layered, a single session dram.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.