Balvenie Madeira Cask 15 Year Old Single Malt Whisky
DESCRIPTION:
The Balvenie 15 Year Old Madeira Cask is a beautifully crafted Speyside single malt that showcases the distillery's renowned dedication to traditional whisky-making and expert wood management. Matured for 15 years before a finishing period in carefully selected Madeira wine casks, this expression develops remarkable depth, balancing The Balvenie's signature honeyed sweetness with layers of rich fruit and warming spice. The influence of the fortified wine casks adds complexity without overpowering the distillery's elegant house style.
Rich amber in the glass, the nose opens with aromas of ripe orchard fruits, honey and vanilla, complemented by notes of dried apricot, toasted almonds and gentle oak spice. The palate is smooth and full-bodied, delivering flavours of caramelised pears, orange marmalade and juicy raisins, intertwined with cinnamon, nutmeg and soft toffee. A lingering finish of sweet oak, dried fruit and subtle spice leaves a refined and memorable impression.
FEATURES:
Origin: Speyside, Scotland
Distillery: The Balvenie, Dufftown
Age: 15 Years Old
Maturation: Matured for 15 years with a finish in Madeira wine casks
ABV: 43%
Size: 700ml
Standard Drinks: 23.8