Balvenie 17 Year Old Madeira Cask
- Distillery
- Balvenie
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 43%
- Age
- 17 years
- Price
- £599
- Community rating
- 4.80 / 5 (5 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Vanilla, Dried Fruit, Chocolate, Cooked Fruit
- Description
- Balvenie's 17-year-old spent its first years in traditional oak before finishing in Madeira casks, adding wine-soaked richness to its honeyed Speyside base. This limited-edition cask finish demonstrates the distillery's mastery of wood management across contrasting oak profiles.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Balvenie 17 Year Old Madeira Cask is a 17-year-old single malt from Balvenie (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 43% ABV. Rated 4.8/5 by the community. Expect sweet, fruity and light oak character — sherried, vanilla, dried fruit, chocolate. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Balvenie's 17-year-old spent its first years in traditional oak before finishing in Madeira casks, adding wine-soaked richness to its honeyed Speyside base. This limited-edition cask finish demonstrates the distillery's mastery of wood management across contrasting oak profiles.
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