Balvenie 12 Year Old Classic / Bot.1980s Speyside Whisky
- Distillery
- Balvenie
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £800
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, Toasted, Malt Extract, Fresh Fruit
- Description
- Balvenie's 12-year-old expression from 1980s bottlings is notably scarce, as most releases carry either an 18-year age statement or none at all. At 43% ABV from distillery bottling, this represents an earlier iteration of Speyside craftsmanship before the distillery's modern house style solidified. A valuable reference point for whisky historians and Balvenie devotees tracking the distillery's evolution.
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ABV
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Style
Price
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✦ Neatly Summary
Balvenie 12 Year Old Classic / Bot.1980s Speyside Whisky is a from Balvenie (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — vanilla, honey, toasted, malt extract. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Balvenie's 12-year-old expression from 1980s bottlings is notably scarce, as most releases carry either an 18-year age statement or none at all. At 43% ABV from distillery bottling, this represents an earlier iteration of Speyside craftsmanship before the distillery's modern house style solidified. A valuable reference point for whisky historians and Balvenie devotees tracking the distillery's evolution.
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