The Balvenie 40 Year Old
- Distillery
- Balvenie
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 42.2%
- Age
- 40 years
- Price
- £7225
- Community rating
- 4.80 / 5 (5 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Vanilla, Sherried, Honey
- Description
- The Balvenie's 40-year-old represents four decades of maturation balanced between American and European oak, creating a rare expression of remarkable age and complexity. This pinnacle release from the Rare Marriages range embodies patient cask management and blending expertise.
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The Balvenie 40 Year Old is a 40-year-old single malt from Balvenie (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 42.2% ABV. Rated 4.8/5 by the community. Expect richly sweet, fruity and oaky character — old wood, vanilla, sherried, honey. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
The Balvenie's 40-year-old represents four decades of maturation balanced between American and European oak, creating a rare expression of remarkable age and complexity. This pinnacle release from the Rare Marriages range embodies patient cask management and blending expertise.
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