Balvenie 1974 / 46 Year Old / Single Cask #15357 Speyside Whisky
- Distillery
- Balvenie
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £25000
- Tasting notes
- Honey, Citric, Cooked Fruit, Toasted, Vanilla
- Description
- Balvenie's 1974 vintage, aged 46 years in a single refill cask and bottled as part of the House Vintages series, represents exceptional longevity in oak without over-extraction. Beeswax and orange marmalade lead on the nose, followed by candied ginger, toast, and crème brûlée notes that emerge gradually on the finish. The restraint and balance speak to careful cask selection and perfect timing at bottling. For collectors and those seeking a living archive of Speyside whisky-making.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Balvenie 1974 / 46 Year Old / Single Cask #15357 Speyside Whisky is a from Balvenie (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — honey, citric, cooked fruit, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Balvenie's 1974 vintage, aged 46 years in a single refill cask and bottled as part of the House Vintages series, represents exceptional longevity in oak without over-extraction. Beeswax and orange marmalade lead on the nose, followed by candied ginger, toast, and crème brûlée notes that emerge gradually on the finish. The restraint and balance speak to careful cask selection and perfect timing at bottling. For collectors and those seeking a living archive of Speyside whisky-making.
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