Balvenie 26 Year Old - A Day of Dark Barley
- Distillery
- Balvenie
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 47.8%
- Age
- 26 years
- Price
- £1200
- Community rating
- 4.00 / 5 (2 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Toasted, Cooked Fruit, Chocolate, Honey
- Description
- Speyside's Balvenie 26 Year Old, tagged 'Sherried', combines age with a solid 47.8% ABV. Priced at £1200, it might be a 'Chocolate' treasure or a costly experiment. Only 2 ratings to gauge, which makes it a bold buy.
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Balvenie 26 Year Old - A Day of Dark Barley is a 26-year-old single malt from Balvenie (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 47.8% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, toasted, cooked fruit, chocolate. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Speyside's Balvenie 26 Year Old, tagged 'Sherried', combines age with a solid 47.8% ABV. Priced at £1200, it might be a 'Chocolate' treasure or a costly experiment. Only 2 ratings to gauge, which makes it a bold buy.
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