Whisky 21 yo PortWood 70cl - The Balvenie
The BalvenieWhisky · 70 cl · 40.0% vol · Notes of dried fruit, vanilla, sweet spices
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| The Balvenie | |
| Whisky | |
| Notes of dried fruit, vanilla, sweet spices | |
| Malted barley, water, yeast | |
| 70 cl | |
| 40.0% | |
| Ex-sherry and port oak casks | |
| 21 years | |
| Distillation in copper stills | |
| 2 | |
| Not cold filtered | |
| Dark amber | |
| Neat, with water or ice |
The aging process, which initially involves traditional oak barrels followed by an extended period in casks used for port, grants the whisky deep notes of ripe red fruits, vanilla, and a touch of sweet spices. On the nose, there is a layering of warm and soft aromas, while on the palate the texture is silky, with a long and harmonious finish that leaves persistent hints of dried fruit and dark chocolate.
This single malt is ideal for accompanying moments of contemplation or a refined after-dinner, pairing elegantly with aged cheeses or desserts based on red fruits. Its complex structure and balance between sweetness and smoothness make it an enveloping sensory experience, perfect for those seeking a mature whisky that tells the richness of the land and the artisanal mastery of The Balvenie.
The Balvenie
Discover the spirits, production style and story of The Balvenie.
Distillation
Double distillation in copper pot stills; the shape and configuration of the stills contribute to the character of the spirit.
Ageing
Aging in oak casks; widespread use of wood finishing (transfer into casks that have held sherry, rum, port or into virgin American oak to achieve different aromatic profiles).