Balvenie 46 Year Old 1968 (cask 7293) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter One
- Distillery
- Balvenie
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 45.9%
- Age
- 46 years
- Price
- £19000
- Community rating
- 4.38 / 5 (8 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Honey, Toasted, Dried Fruit
- Description
- This Balvenie single malt, distilled in 1968 and aged 46 years in refill American oak, represents one of five rare bottlings in the DCS Compendium's first chapter exploring distillery style. Only 68 bottles were released of this exceptional Speyside expression, curated by legendary Malt Master David C. Stewart to showcase Balvenie's signature honeyed character.
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Balvenie 46 Year Old 1968 (cask 7293) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter One is a 46-year-old single malt from Balvenie (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 45.9% ABV. Rated 4.4/5 by the community. Expect vibrant and fruity, oaky and sweet character — old wood, honey, toasted, dried fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This Balvenie single malt, distilled in 1968 and aged 46 years in refill American oak, represents one of five rare bottlings in the DCS Compendium's first chapter exploring distillery style. Only 68 bottles were released of this exceptional Speyside expression, curated by legendary Malt Master David C. Stewart to showcase Balvenie's signature honeyed character.
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