Balvenie 25 Year Old 1974 (cask 15016)
- Distillery
- Balvenie
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46.9%
- Age
- 25 years
- Price
- £750
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, Sherried, Toasted
- Description
- Distilled in November 1974 and matured in a single cask for 26 years until October 2000, this Balvenie represents a snapshot of Speyside whisky-making from the 1970s. Bottled at 46.9% ABV, it is a rare vintage from a private collection with the weight and complexity that comes from extended cask ageing.
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Balvenie 25 Year Old 1974 (cask 15016) is a 25-year-old single malt from Balvenie (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 46.9% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — vanilla, honey, sherried, toasted. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled in November 1974 and matured in a single cask for 26 years until October 2000, this Balvenie represents a snapshot of Speyside whisky-making from the 1970s. Bottled at 46.9% ABV, it is a rare vintage from a private collection with the weight and complexity that comes from extended cask ageing.
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