Balvenie 12 Year Old Single Barrel - First Fill
- Distillery
- Balvenie
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 47.8%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £79.99
- Community rating
- 4.50 / 5 (58 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, Malt Extract, Fresh Fruit, Fragant
- Description
- Bottled at cask strength from single first-fill bourbon barrels after at least 12 years, each hand-numbered Balvenie Single Barrel is drawn from casks yielding no more than 300 bottles, ensuring individuality. The first-fill treatment delivers pronounced vanilla and creamy texture characteristic of new-oak maturation.
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Balvenie 12 Year Old Single Barrel - First Fill is a 12-year-old single malt from Balvenie (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 47.8% ABV. Rated 4.5/5 by the community. Expect sweet, fruity and floral character — vanilla, honey, malt extract, fresh fruit. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A premium pour worth the price.
Bottled at cask strength from single first-fill bourbon barrels after at least 12 years, each hand-numbered Balvenie Single Barrel is drawn from casks yielding no more than 300 bottles, ensuring individuality. The first-fill treatment delivers pronounced vanilla and creamy texture characteristic of new-oak maturation.
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