Balvenie 15 Year Old 1988 (cask 3321) Single Barrel
- Distillery
- Balvenie
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 47.8%
- Age
- 15 years
- Price
- £399
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, Toasted, Old Wood, Dried Fruit
- Description
- This 1988 Balvenie spent exactly 15 years maturing in a single cask before bottling in July 2003, offering a rare glimpse into the distillery's Single Barrel collection from the pre-2000s era.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Balvenie 15 Year Old 1988 (cask 3321) Single Barrel is a 15-year-old single malt from Balvenie (Scotland), bottled at 47.8% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, sweet and oaky character — vanilla, honey, toasted, old wood. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This 1988 Balvenie spent exactly 15 years maturing in a single cask before bottling in July 2003, offering a rare glimpse into the distillery's Single Barrel collection from the pre-2000s era.
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