Balvenie 15 Year Old 1980 (cask 15974) Single Barrel
- Distillery
- Balvenie
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 50.4%
- Age
- 15 years
- Price
- £399
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Honey, Vanilla, Toasted, Old Wood
- Description
- This 1980 Balvenie aged 15 years in a single barrel and bottled at 50.4% ABV comes individually numbered, representing a rare example from Dufftown's historic distillery.
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Balvenie 15 Year Old 1980 (cask 15974) Single Barrel is a 15-year-old single malt from Balvenie (Scotland), bottled at 50.4% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, honey, vanilla, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This 1980 Balvenie aged 15 years in a single barrel and bottled at 50.4% ABV comes individually numbered, representing a rare example from Dufftown's historic distillery.
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