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 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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