Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood Finish
- Distillery
- Balvenie
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 40%
- Age
- 21 years
- Price
- £221.5
- Community rating
- 4.46 / 5 (108 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Fresh Fruit, Honey, Vanilla, Toasted
- Description
- Balvenie's 21-year-old flagship receives a finishing touch in 30-year-old port pipes, delivering soft fruit, warming spice, and an elegant finish that exemplifies Speyside refinement.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood Finish is a 21-year-old single malt from Balvenie (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 40% ABV. Rated 4.5/5 by the community. Expect vibrant and fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, fresh fruit, honey, vanilla. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Balvenie's 21-year-old flagship receives a finishing touch in 30-year-old port pipes, delivering soft fruit, warming spice, and an elegant finish that exemplifies Speyside refinement.
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