Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl
- Distillery
- Balvenie
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 40%
- Age
- 10 years
- Price
- £275
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (3 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Honey, Vanilla, Malt Extract, Toasted, Fresh Fruit
- Description
- Balvenie's Founder's Reserve in this rare Cognac-bottle format represents an earlier iteration of an already-discontinued expression, making it a sought-after collectible. The 10-year-old Speyside single malt displays the distillery's signature honey and orchard fruit character with elegant oak integration. The presentation and rarity speak to collectors and whisky historians rather than those seeking a particular flavor profile. This bottle is prized for its place in Balvenie's bottling history.
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Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl is a 10-year-old single malt from Balvenie (Speyside, Scotland), 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 Founder's Reserve in this rare Cognac-bottle format represents an earlier iteration of an already-discontinued expression, making it a sought-after collectible. The 10-year-old Speyside single malt displays the distillery's signature honey and orchard fruit character with elegant oak integration. The presentation and rarity speak to collectors and whisky historians rather than those seeking a particular flavor profile. This bottle is prized for its place in Balvenie's bottling history.
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