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
- Cask 7951 of The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Two delivers a robust 61.8% ABV punch. 'Sherried' and 'Honey' notes may justify its £925.95 tag, though reserving judgment would be prudent.
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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.
Cask 7951 of The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Two delivers a robust 61.8% ABV punch. 'Sherried' and 'Honey' notes may justify its £925.95 tag, though reserving judgment would be prudent.
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