Balvenie 15 Year Old Single Barrel Sherry Cask
- Distillery
- Balvenie
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 47.8%
- Age
- 15 years
- Price
- £149
- Community rating
- 4.55 / 5 (38 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Honey, Dried Fruit, Toasted, Nutty
- Description
- Bottled from a single barrel sherry cask, Balvenie 15 Year Old offers a sherried and nutty profile. At 47.8% ABV, the honey and dried fruit notes might appeal to those chasing Speyside's signature flavors. A 4.55 rating suggests satisfaction among 38 tasters, but at £149, it's either a connoisseur's delight or a risky extravagance. How the cask choices influence your palate could be the deciding factor.
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Balvenie 15 Year Old Single Barrel Sherry Cask is a 15-year-old single malt from Balvenie (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 47.8% ABV. Rated 4.6/5 by the community. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, honey, dried fruit, toasted. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Bottled from a single barrel sherry cask, Balvenie 15 Year Old offers a sherried and nutty profile. At 47.8% ABV, the honey and dried fruit notes might appeal to those chasing Speyside's signature flavors. A 4.55 rating suggests satisfaction among 38 tasters, but at £149, it's either a connoisseur's delight or a risky extravagance. How the cask choices influence your palate could be the deciding factor.
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