Balvenie 25 Year Old 1974 (cask 15193)
- Distillery
- Balvenie
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46.9%
- Age
- 25 years
- Price
- £750
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Sherried, Vanilla, Honey, Toasted
- Description
- Balvenie's 25-year-old single cask expression from November 1974 showcases the distillery's refined Speyside character after a quarter-century of maturation in ex-bourbon oak. The extended aging develops honeyed complexity with subtle spice and orchard fruit balanced by gentle oak influence. Bottled at 46.9% ABV from a single cask, this is a rare opportunity to experience Balvenie's house style at full maturity, suited to contemplative sipping or as a centerpiece for serious collectors.
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Balvenie 25 Year Old 1974 (cask 15193) is a 25-year-old single malt from Balvenie (Scotland), bottled at 46.9% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — old wood, sherried, vanilla, honey. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Balvenie's 25-year-old single cask expression from November 1974 showcases the distillery's refined Speyside character after a quarter-century of maturation in ex-bourbon oak. The extended aging develops honeyed complexity with subtle spice and orchard fruit balanced by gentle oak influence. Bottled at 46.9% ABV from a single cask, this is a rare opportunity to experience Balvenie's house style at full maturity, suited to contemplative sipping or as a centerpiece for serious collectors.
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