Balvenie 17 Year Old New Wood
- Distillery
- Balvenie
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 40%
- Age
- 17 years
- Price
- £499
- Tasting notes
- New Wood, Vanilla, Honey, Toasted, Fresh Fruit
- Description
- In Speyside, Balvenie 17 Year Old New Wood makes a statement with vanilla and 'New Wood' notes. Tagged as having honey and a fresh fruit embrace, its 40.0% ABV might be gentle. Priced steeply at £499.0, it’s either a treasure or an acquired taste. A bottle that could stir curiosity or caution.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Balvenie 17 Year Old New Wood is a 17-year-old single malt from Balvenie (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, oaky and sweet character — new wood, vanilla, honey, toasted. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
In Speyside, Balvenie 17 Year Old New Wood makes a statement with vanilla and 'New Wood' notes. Tagged as having honey and a fresh fruit embrace, its 40.0% ABV might be gentle. Priced steeply at £499.0, it’s either a treasure or an acquired taste. A bottle that could stir curiosity or caution.
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