Balvenie 21 Year Old - The Second Red Rose
- Distillery
- Balvenie
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 48.1%
- Age
- 21 years
- Price
- £350
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Cooked Fruit, Honey, Toasted, Old Wood
- Description
- Balvenie's 21-year-old expression concludes its maturation in Australian Shiraz casks, departing from the distillery's historical Port-pipe finishing tradition. The result is a rich interplay of dark stone fruits—blackberry and peach dominate—layered over the distillery's signature honeyed vanilla foundation. The extended cask influence adds considerable depth and ripe fruit character. A sophisticated choice for those exploring Balvenie's modern innovations.
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Balvenie 21 Year Old - The Second Red Rose is a 21-year-old single malt from Balvenie (Scotland), bottled at 48.1% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, cooked fruit, honey, toasted. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Balvenie's 21-year-old expression concludes its maturation in Australian Shiraz casks, departing from the distillery's historical Port-pipe finishing tradition. The result is a rich interplay of dark stone fruits—blackberry and peach dominate—layered over the distillery's signature honeyed vanilla foundation. The extended cask influence adds considerable depth and ripe fruit character. A sophisticated choice for those exploring Balvenie's modern innovations.
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