Balvenie 17 Year Old Rum Cask
- Distillery
- Balvenie
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 43%
- Age
- 17 years
- Price
- £599
- Community rating
- 4.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Vanilla, Cooked Fruit, Honey, Old Wood
- Description
- 17 years in the barrel, 43% ABV, and a £599 price tag. Hard to say without tasting it, but 'Sherried' and 'Honey' hint at something intriguing or overpriced.
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Balvenie 17 Year Old Rum Cask is a 17-year-old single malt from Balvenie (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 43% ABV. Expect richly sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, vanilla, cooked fruit, honey. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
17 years in the barrel, 43% ABV, and a £599 price tag. Hard to say without tasting it, but 'Sherried' and 'Honey' hint at something intriguing or overpriced.
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