Balvenie 20 Year Old 1972 (cask 14732) - First Cask
- Distillery
- Balvenie
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 20 years
- Price
- £795
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Old Wood, Dried Fruit, Honey, Vanilla
- Description
- This 1972 Balvenie, distilled 20 years before bottling at 46% ABV from cask 14732, is a rare independent release from the First Cask series and a noteworthy piece of Speyside's distilling history.
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Balvenie 20 Year Old 1972 (cask 14732) - First Cask is a 20-year-old single malt from Balvenie (Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect richly sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, old wood, dried fruit, honey. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This 1972 Balvenie, distilled 20 years before bottling at 46% ABV from cask 14732, is a rare independent release from the First Cask series and a noteworthy piece of Speyside's distilling history.
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