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Balvenie 11 Year Old 2012 - Collection of Curious Casks is a 11-year-old single malt from Balvenie (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 47.4% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — cooked fruit, sherried, honey, vanilla. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.

Balvenie's 11-year-old release from the Collection of Curious Casks represents the distillery's exploration of alternative wood, matured entirely in a Hungarian red wine cask rather than traditional ex-bourbon or sherry. The unusual cask would impart berry, dried plum, and subtle spice notes while maintaining Balvenie's signature honeyed malt character. This bottle suits whisky drinkers curious about how unconventional cask choices reshape a well-known distillery's profile.

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