Balvenie 1980 / 43 Year Old / House Vintages 2024 Release Speyside Whisky
- Distillery
- Balvenie
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £19500
- Tasting notes
- Honey, Citric, Cooked Fruit, Chocolate, Nutty
- Description
- Balvenie's 1980 vintage, aged 43 years and bottled in 2024, showcases the distillery's signature honeyed character at its most refined. On the palate, caramelised apples, orange blossoms, and candied ginger mingle with hazelnut chocolate and toasted meringue, creating layers of complexity that only decades in oak can achieve. The texture is silky and warming, with a lingering sweetness that speaks to patient maturation. This is a whisky for contemplative evenings, best enjoyed neat to appreciate the depth of flavour development.
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Balvenie 1980 / 43 Year Old / House Vintages 2024 Release Speyside Whisky is a from Balvenie (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — honey, citric, cooked fruit, chocolate. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Balvenie's 1980 vintage, aged 43 years and bottled in 2024, showcases the distillery's signature honeyed character at its most refined. On the palate, caramelised apples, orange blossoms, and candied ginger mingle with hazelnut chocolate and toasted meringue, creating layers of complexity that only decades in oak can achieve. The texture is silky and warming, with a lingering sweetness that speaks to patient maturation. This is a whisky for contemplative evenings, best enjoyed neat to appreciate the depth of flavour development.
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