Balvenie 10 Year Old / Founder's Reserve / Bot.1980s Speyside Whisky
- Distillery
- Balvenie
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £475
- Tasting notes
- Honey, Vanilla, Malt Extract, Toasted, Fresh Fruit
- Description
- Balvenie's 10-year-old Founder's Reserve from 1980s bottlings, presented in the distinctive cognac-shaped bottle that has become a collector's marker. At 40% ABV and only a decade's maturation, this represents the distillery's lighter, more approachable profile from that era. Valued by Balvenie historians and vintage-bottling enthusiasts for its design and period significance.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Balvenie 10 Year Old / Founder's Reserve / Bot.1980s Speyside Whisky is a from Balvenie (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — honey, vanilla, malt extract, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Balvenie's 10-year-old Founder's Reserve from 1980s bottlings, presented in the distinctive cognac-shaped bottle that has become a collector's marker. At 40% ABV and only a decade's maturation, this represents the distillery's lighter, more approachable profile from that era. Valued by Balvenie historians and vintage-bottling enthusiasts for its design and period significance.
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