Balvenie 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 7951) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Two
- Distillery
- Balvenie
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 61.8%
- Age
- 19 years
- Price
- £925.95
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Old Wood, Toasted, Honey
- Description
- Balvenie 1997 aged in European Port puncheon and bottled in 2016 as part of the DCS Compendium's "Influence of Oak" chapter, showcasing how Port wood shapes the distillery's signature honeyed complexity. Only 265 bottles mark this exploration of wood's impact.
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Balvenie 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 7951) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Two is a 19-year-old single malt from Balvenie (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 61.8% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, old wood, toasted, honey. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Balvenie 1997 aged in European Port puncheon and bottled in 2016 as part of the DCS Compendium's "Influence of Oak" chapter, showcasing how Port wood shapes the distillery's signature honeyed complexity. Only 265 bottles mark this exploration of wood's impact.
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