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Balvenie Tun 1401 / Batch 7 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a from Balvenie (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and light oak character — vanilla, sherried, honey, dried fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.

Balvenie's Tun 1401 Batch 7 marries nine American oak ex-bourbon casks with two European oak ex-sherry casks, creating a balanced vatting named after master distiller David Stewart's preferred blending vessel. The combination yields honey, vanilla, and orchard fruit character from the bourbon wood, complemented by dried fruit and spice from the sherry casks. At 49.2% ABV, the texture is supple and rich, with layers that unfold across the palate. This duty-free exclusive from March 2013 suits those seeking Speyside complexity without excessive age statements.

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