Balvenie 38 Year Old 1961 (cask 4194) - Vintage Cask
- Distillery
- Balvenie
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 49.3%
- Age
- 38 years
- Price
- £3995
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Sherried, Honey, Tobacco, Leathery
- Description
- A 5.0 rating and priced at £3995, Balvenie's 38-year-old vintage commands notice. With just one review, its 'Old Wood' and 'Leathery' tags beckon, though the ABV at 49.3% compels thought. A number-heavy affair, indeed.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Balvenie 38 Year Old 1961 (cask 4194) - Vintage Cask is a 38-year-old single malt from Balvenie (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 49.3% ABV. Expect richly sweet, oaky and fruity character — old wood, sherried, honey, tobacco. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
A 5.0 rating and priced at £3995, Balvenie's 38-year-old vintage commands notice. With just one review, its 'Old Wood' and 'Leathery' tags beckon, though the ABV at 49.3% compels thought. A number-heavy affair, indeed.
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