Balvenie 10 Year Old Founder's Reserve
- Distillery
- Balvenie
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 40%
- Age
- 10 years
- Price
- £199
- Community rating
- 4.28 / 5 (18 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Vanilla, Honey, Dried Fruit, Toasted
- Description
- Balvenie 10-Year-Old Founder's Reserve, from Speyside, comes at a 40% ABV with a focus on 'Sherried' and 'Honey' flavors. At £199, the cost might deter some, but the 4.28 rating from a small group of 18 suggests depth. 'Vanilla' and 'Dried Fruit' notes could captivate mature palates. It's hard to say if it's worth the investment without sampling.
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Balvenie 10 Year Old Founder's Reserve is a 10-year-old single malt from Balvenie (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 40% ABV. Rated 4.3/5 by the community. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, vanilla, honey, dried fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Balvenie 10-Year-Old Founder's Reserve, from Speyside, comes at a 40% ABV with a focus on 'Sherried' and 'Honey' flavors. At £199, the cost might deter some, but the 4.28 rating from a small group of 18 suggests depth. 'Vanilla' and 'Dried Fruit' notes could captivate mature palates. It's hard to say if it's worth the investment without sampling.
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