Balvenie 15 Year Old 1990 (cask 8270) Single Barrel
- Distillery
- Balvenie
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 47.8%
- Age
- 15 years
- Price
- £399
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, Toasted, Nutty, Old Wood
- Description
- Only 350 bottles of this 1990 vintage were drawn from cask 8270 in 2005, making it increasingly scarce today. Aged for 15 years and bottled by Balvenie, it captures a moment in time that the distillery cannot recreate.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Balvenie 15 Year Old 1990 (cask 8270) Single Barrel is a 15-year-old single malt from Balvenie (Scotland), bottled at 47.8% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — vanilla, honey, toasted, nutty. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Only 350 bottles of this 1990 vintage were drawn from cask 8270 in 2005, making it increasingly scarce today. Aged for 15 years and bottled by Balvenie, it captures a moment in time that the distillery cannot recreate.
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