Balvenie 25 Year Old Single Barrel Traditional Oak
- Distillery
- Balvenie
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 47.8%
- Age
- 25 years
- Price
- £999
- Community rating
- 3.67 / 5 (6 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, Old Wood, Sherried, Malt Extract
- Description
- A 3.67 rating from 6 reviewers marks the Balvenie 25 Year Old as a solid choice. Its 47.8% ABV might tempt the seasoned drinker, especially with 'Sherried' undertones. £999.0 is a staggering price, promising either extraordinary satisfaction or a rich person's whim.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Balvenie 25 Year Old Single Barrel Traditional Oak is a 25-year-old single malt from Balvenie (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 47.8% ABV. Expect richly sweet, oaky and lightly fruity character — vanilla, honey, old wood, sherried. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
A 3.67 rating from 6 reviewers marks the Balvenie 25 Year Old as a solid choice. Its 47.8% ABV might tempt the seasoned drinker, especially with 'Sherried' undertones. £999.0 is a staggering price, promising either extraordinary satisfaction or a rich person's whim.
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