Balvenie 17 Year Old Islay Cask
- Distillery
- Balvenie
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 43%
- Age
- 17 years
- Price
- £374.67
- Tasting notes
- Honey, Smokey, Vanilla, Fresh Fruit, Toasted
- Description
- Balvenie's 17-year-old base spirit was finished in ex-Islay casks for six months, layering peat smoke and maritime notes over the distillery's trademark honeyed sweetness. A rare release from Balvenie's experimental cask programme, offering an unexpected bridge between Speyside and Islay.
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Balvenie 17 Year Old Islay Cask is a 17-year-old single malt from Balvenie (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 43% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, intensely smoky and sweet character — honey, smokey, vanilla, fresh fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Balvenie's 17-year-old base spirit was finished in ex-Islay casks for six months, layering peat smoke and maritime notes over the distillery's trademark honeyed sweetness. A rare release from Balvenie's experimental cask programme, offering an unexpected bridge between Speyside and Islay.
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