The Balvenie French Oak 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
The Balvenie French Oak 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Speyside has a reputation for single malts that lean bright and honeyed, and this 16 year old sits comfortably in that tradition. The whisky spends its final stretch in Pineau des Charentes casks, a finish that softens the grain and rounds out the edges without burying the distillery's own character.
Citrus opens things up, fresh and clean, with honey pooling underneath it. Ginger cuts through the sweetness before it turns cloying, and there is a floral lift that lingers on the nose as much as the palate. Vanilla and gentle spice see out the finish, warm rather than hot.
At 95.2 proof, it carries more weight than a standard bottling but stays approachable neat. A 750 mL bottle that earns its place on the shelf for ordinary evenings as readily as it does for the ones you plan around.
Product details
- Bottle Size
- 750ML
- Proof
- 95.2
- Country
- Scotland
- Region
- Speyside
- Age
- 16 Years
- Finish
- Pineau des Charentes casks
- Tasting Notes
- Citrus, honey, ginger, floral notes, vanilla and gentle spice
- UPC:
- 8366487486