Balvenie 15 Year Old 1985 (cask 302) Single Barrel
- Distillery
- Balvenie
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 50.4%
- Age
- 15 years
- Price
- £395
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, Malt Extract, Toasted, Old Wood
- Description
- Filled in February 1985 and hand-bottled at the distillery after 15 years, this Balvenie Single Barrel release captures a moment in the 1980s when the Highland distillery was producing spirit of remarkable balance. At this age and from this era, it stands as a significant piece of Balvenie's history.
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Balvenie 15 Year Old 1985 (cask 302) Single Barrel is a 15-year-old single malt from Balvenie (Scotland), bottled at 50.4% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — vanilla, honey, malt extract, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Filled in February 1985 and hand-bottled at the distillery after 15 years, this Balvenie Single Barrel release captures a moment in the 1980s when the Highland distillery was producing spirit of remarkable balance. At this age and from this era, it stands as a significant piece of Balvenie's history.
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