Balvenie 17 Year Old / Peated Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Distillery
- Balvenie
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £450
- Tasting notes
- Honey, Nutty, Smokey, Toasted, Chocolate
- Description
- Balvenie's 17-year-old Peated Cask is matured in heavily-peated whisky casks and new American oak, an unusual combination for this traditionally unpeated Speyside distillery. The maturation captures Balvenie's honey and nut foundation while introducing charred cinnamon, chocolate, and peat smoke that builds toward a lingering finish. The new oak adds vanilla structure beneath the smoke, creating an unexpected bridge between the distillery's house style and peat-forward character. This suits those curious about how Balvenie's wood mastery translates to bold, unconventional expressions.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Balvenie 17 Year Old / Peated Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a from Balvenie (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, sweet and oaky character — honey, nutty, smokey, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Balvenie's 17-year-old Peated Cask is matured in heavily-peated whisky casks and new American oak, an unusual combination for this traditionally unpeated Speyside distillery. The maturation captures Balvenie's honey and nut foundation while introducing charred cinnamon, chocolate, and peat smoke that builds toward a lingering finish. The new oak adds vanilla structure beneath the smoke, creating an unexpected bridge between the distillery's house style and peat-forward character. This suits those curious about how Balvenie's wood mastery translates to bold, unconventional expressions.
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