Balvenie 1966 / Over 30 Year Old / Cask #1896 Speyside Whisky

Distillery
Balvenie
Region
Country
United Kingdom
Type
ABV
40%
Price
£5000
Tasting notes
Old Wood, Sherried, Malt Extract, Honey, Dried Fruit
Description
Balvenie's 1966 vintage from cask 1896 represents over 30 years of maturation, bottled in 1997 as one of just 204 releases at 45.5% ABV. This distillery bottling captures the house style of Speyside refinement across three decades, with the cask's influence fully integrated after such extended ageing. A collector's piece for those seeking historical Balvenie character and the rarity of pre-1970s distillation.

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Balvenie 1966 / Over 30 Year Old / Cask #1896 Speyside Whisky

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Balvenie 1966 / Over 30 Year Old / Cask #1896 Speyside Whisky

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Balvenie 1966 / Over 30 Year Old / Cask #1896 Speyside Whisky is a from Balvenie (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — old wood, sherried, malt extract, honey. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.

Balvenie's 1966 vintage from cask 1896 represents over 30 years of maturation, bottled in 1997 as one of just 204 releases at 45.5% ABV. This distillery bottling captures the house style of Speyside refinement across three decades, with the cask's influence fully integrated after such extended ageing. A collector's piece for those seeking historical Balvenie character and the rarity of pre-1970s distillation.

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