The Balvenie PortWood 21 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml
The Balvenie PortWood 21 Year Old is a marriage of rare Balvenie whisky matured over two decades in traditional American oak casks, then transferred to aged port pipes for an additional finishing period. The distillery's Malt Master samples the whisky repeatedly throughout finishing to ensure it absorbs just the right amount of Port wine character before bottling. Crafted at Balvenie's Speyside distillery, which still operates its own floor maltings, grows some of its own barley, and runs an on-site cooperage, this expression reflects the honeyed, nutty house style Balvenie is known for.
Bottled at 43% ABV for the US market, the nose brings deep, rich aromas of red grapes, honey, layered oak, and slight nuttiness, with hints of clove and orange peel. The palate delivers prunes, citrus, red berries, orange, and oaky vanilla with baked apple and wine driven notes, finishing with stewed fruit, fresh mint, nutmeg, milk chocolate, and almond.
Delicate, refined, and complex without the heavy wood dominance of some super-aged expressions, this 21 year old allows Balvenie's natural sweetness and fruit character to shine through, making it a standout for collectors and any single malt lover looking for a grown-up, well-balanced port cask finish.
The Balvenie PortWood 21 Year Old is a marriage of rare Balvenie whisky matured over two decades in traditional American oak casks, then transferred to aged port pipes for an additional finishing period. The distillery's Malt Master samples the whisky repeatedly throughout finishing to ensure it absorbs just the right amount of Port wine character before bottling. Crafted at Balvenie's Speyside distillery, which still operates its own floor maltings, grows some of its own barley, and runs an on-site cooperage, this expression reflects the honeyed, nutty house style Balvenie is known for.
Bottled at 43% ABV for the US market, the nose brings deep, rich aromas of red grapes, honey, layered oak, and slight nuttiness, with hints of clove and orange peel. The palate delivers prunes, citrus, red berries, orange, and oaky vanilla with baked apple and wine driven notes, finishing with stewed fruit, fresh mint, nutmeg, milk chocolate, and almond.
Delicate, refined, and complex without the heavy wood dominance of some super-aged expressions, this 21 year old allows Balvenie's natural sweetness and fruit character to shine through, making it a standout for collectors and any single malt lover looking for a grown-up, well-balanced port cask finish.
