Balvenie 15 Year Old 1983 (cask 4605) Single Barrel
- Distillery
- Balvenie
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 50.4%
- Age
- 15 years
- Price
- £450
- Tasting notes
- Honey, Vanilla, Sherried, Chocolate
- Description
- The Balvenie's 1983 vintage was bottled from single cask 4605 after 16 years of maturation, though labeled as 15 years old—a generous millennium-era release from the Speyside distillery. This single-barrel bottling captures the character of Balvenie's 1980s spirit.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Balvenie 15 Year Old 1983 (cask 4605) Single Barrel is a 15-year-old single malt from Balvenie (Scotland), bottled at 50.4% ABV. Expect richly sweet, fruity and light oak character — honey, vanilla, sherried, chocolate. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
The Balvenie's 1983 vintage was bottled from single cask 4605 after 16 years of maturation, though labeled as 15 years old—a generous millennium-era release from the Speyside distillery. This single-barrel bottling captures the character of Balvenie's 1980s spirit.
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