Today, we will be tasting and breaking down the entire lineup of Balvenie Scotch whisky bottles. Our goal is to not only taste and review these whiskeys, but to explore the best Balvenie flavors and cask finishes to determine which bottles are worth their price tags. Here is a list Read more…
Whiskey Balvenie 18 Year – Pedro Ximénez Cask Distillery Balvenie Distillery Region Dufftown, Banffshire, Scotland Type Scotch Mash Bill 100% Single Malt Proof / ABV 98.4 Proof / 48.7% ABV Aging 18 Years in American Oak Casks (likely ex-bourbon) and finished for approximately 6-12 months in Pedro Ximénez Casks Filtration Non-Chill Read more…
Whiskey Balvenie 15 Year – Madeira Cask Distillery Balvenie Distillery Region Dufftown, Banffshire, Scotland Type Scotch Mash Bill 100% Single Malt Proof / ABV 86 Proof / 43% ABV Aging 15 Years in American Oak Barrels then 3-6 Months in Madeira Casks Filtration Chill Filtered MSRP $140 Release Year 2023 Read more…
Whiskey Balvenie 14 Year – American Oak Distillery Balvenie Distillery Region Dufftown, Banffshire, Scotland Type Scotch Mash Bill 100% Single Malt Proof / ABV 95.6 Proof / 47.8% ABV Aging 14 Years in American Oak Ex-Bourbon Barrels Filtration Chill Filtered MSRP $120 Release Year 2024 Balvenie 14 Year Curious Casks Read more…
Whiskey Balvenie 12 Year – American Oak Distillery Balvenie Distillery Region Dufftown, Banffshire, Scotland Type Scotch Mash Bill 100% Single Malt Proof / ABV 86 Proof / 43% ABV Aging 12 Years Filtration Chill Filtered MSRP $80 Release Year 2019 Balvenie 12 Year – American Oak Tasting Notes Nose: Sweet honey, light Read more…
Company: Balvenie Distillery Company Distillery: Balvenie Distillery Region: Dufftown, Banffshire, Scotland Aging: 16 Years ABV: 47.6% Proof: 95.2 Mash Bill: 100% Single Malt Non-Chill Filtered: No MSRP Price: $180 Appearance: Light Honey Balvenie French Oak Tasting Notes Nose: Light caramel and honey, toasted oak, vanilla, beautiful fruit flavors, raisin, citrus, candied apricot, and orange Palate: Honey, light oak, subtle but present Read more…
Company: Balvenie Distillery Company Distillery: Balvenie Distillery Region: Dufftown, Banffshire, Scotland Aging: 14 Years in American Oak ABV: 48.3% ABV Proof: 96.6 Proof Mash Bill: 100% Single Malt Non-Chill Filtered: Yes MSRP Price: $100 Balvenie Peat Week Tasting Notes Appearance: Golden Honey Nose: Smooth peat, malty smokiness, caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, heavy clove, mint, light fruits, apricot, apple, raisin, spice Read more…
Company: Balvenie Distillery Company Distillery: Balvenie Distillery Region: Dufftown, Banffshire, Scotland Aging: 21 Years American Ex-Bourbon Oak Casks ABV: 47.8% ABV Proof: 95.6 Proof Mash Bill: 100% Single Malt Non-Chill Filtered: Yes MSRP Price: $350 Balvenie 21 Single Barrel Tasting Notes Appearance: Golden Honey Nose: Sweet caramel, toasted oak, vanilla, raisin, light fruits, apricot, crisp apple, cinnamon spice notes Palate: Rich Read more…
Company: Balvenie Distillery Company Distillery: Balvenie Distillery Region: Dufftown, Banffshire, Scotland Aging: 21 Years and finished in Port Casks ABV: 43% ABV Proof: 86 Proof Mash Bill: 100% Single Malt Non-Chill Filtered: Yes MSRP Price: $320 Balvenie 21 Portwood Tasting Notes Appearance: Dark Golden Honey Nose: Honey, caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, almond, raisin, candied apricot, leather, and hints of cinnamon Read more…
Company: Balvenie Distillery Company Distillery: Balvenie Distillery Region: Dufftown, Banffshire, Scotland Aging: No Age Statement ABV: 43% ABV Proof: 86 Proof Mash Bill: 100% Single Malt Non-Chill Filtered: No MSRP Price: $100 History of Balvenie and the Original Cask Finish David Stewart, malt master for Balvenie, started working for Balvenie in September 1962. He started working on a Read more…