Balvenie 15 Year Old 1996 (cask 6237) Single Barrel
- Distillery
- Balvenie
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 47.8%
- Age
- 15 years
- Price
- £250
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Honey, Vanilla, Toasted, Dried Fruit
- Description
- A rare single barrel from Balvenie's 1996 distillation, bottled in 2011 at 47.8% ABV from cask 6237, offering a snapshot of the distillery's refined house style during a specific moment in time.
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Balvenie 15 Year Old 1996 (cask 6237) Single Barrel is a 15-year-old single malt from Balvenie (Scotland), bottled at 47.8% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, honey, vanilla, toasted. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
A rare single barrel from Balvenie's 1996 distillation, bottled in 2011 at 47.8% ABV from cask 6237, offering a snapshot of the distillery's refined house style during a specific moment in time.
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