Balvenie Signature 12 Year Old
- Distillery
- Balvenie
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 40%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £250
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Vanilla, Honey, Toasted, Chocolate
- Description
- 12 years in, Balvenie's got a 'Sherried' signature. At £250, you might wonder if 'Vanilla' and 'Honey' are worth it. 40% ABV, let's be honest—it's steep.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Balvenie Signature 12 Year Old is a 12-year-old single malt from Balvenie (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, vanilla, honey, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
12 years in, Balvenie's got a 'Sherried' signature. At £250, you might wonder if 'Vanilla' and 'Honey' are worth it. 40% ABV, let's be honest—it's steep.
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