Balvenie 13 Year Old Moscatel Cask
- Distillery
- Balvenie
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 40%
- Age
- 13 years
- Price
- £199
- Community rating
- 4.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Cooked Fruit, Honey, Nutty, Vanilla
- Description
- Moscatel cask aging gives this Balvenie a unique profile. Its 13-year maturation introduces 'Sherried' and 'Honey' notes, while the 40.0% ABV ensures an approachable sip. Only 1 rating at 4.0 won't guide much, and at £199, it's one for the curious cask chaser.
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Balvenie 13 Year Old Moscatel Cask is a 13-year-old single malt from Balvenie (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, cooked fruit, honey, nutty. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Moscatel cask aging gives this Balvenie a unique profile. Its 13-year maturation introduces 'Sherried' and 'Honey' notes, while the 40.0% ABV ensures an approachable sip. Only 1 rating at 4.0 won't guide much, and at £199, it's one for the curious cask chaser.
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