Balvenie 27 Year Old - A Rare Discovery From Distant Shores
- Distillery
- Balvenie
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 48%
- Age
- 27 years
- Price
- £1249.9
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Vanilla, Cooked Fruit, Old Wood, Tobacco
- Description
- Balvenie's 27-year-old single malt spends its final seven years finishing in rare ex-Caroni rum casks from Trinidad, creating a unique bridge between Scottish malt and Caribbean spirit traditions. The extended maturation in bourbon wood builds the foundation of vanilla and orchard fruit, while the rum cask finish introduces rich molasses, tropical notes, and warming spice. The marriage of these influences creates a full-bodied whisky with depth uncommon in Speyside. This suits those who appreciate innovative cask finishing and the story of collaborative craftsmanship.
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Balvenie 27 Year Old - A Rare Discovery From Distant Shores is a 27-year-old single malt from Balvenie (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 48% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, vanilla, cooked fruit, old wood. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Balvenie's 27-year-old single malt spends its final seven years finishing in rare ex-Caroni rum casks from Trinidad, creating a unique bridge between Scottish malt and Caribbean spirit traditions. The extended maturation in bourbon wood builds the foundation of vanilla and orchard fruit, while the rum cask finish introduces rich molasses, tropical notes, and warming spice. The marriage of these influences creates a full-bodied whisky with depth uncommon in Speyside. This suits those who appreciate innovative cask finishing and the story of collaborative craftsmanship.
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