Balvenie 17 Year Old Peated Cask
- Distillery
- Balvenie
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 43%
- Age
- 17 years
- Price
- £399
- Community rating
- 4.82 / 5 (11 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Vanilla, Toasted, Honey
- Description
- This 17-year-old Speyside single malt began its maturation in traditional casks before finishing in ex-peated whisky casks, bottled in 2010. The approach avoids overwhelming peat dominance while adding a layer of smoky complexity to Balvenie's signature elegance.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Balvenie 17 Year Old Peated Cask is a 17-year-old single malt from Balvenie (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 43% ABV. Rated 4.8/5 by the community. Expect intensely smoky, sweet and oaky character — smokey, vanilla, toasted, honey. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This 17-year-old Speyside single malt began its maturation in traditional casks before finishing in ex-peated whisky casks, bottled in 2010. The approach avoids overwhelming peat dominance while adding a layer of smoky complexity to Balvenie's signature elegance.
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