Balvenie

Balvenie 21 Year Old Portwood Finish Single Malt Whisky

$349.99

Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood Finish Single Malt Whisky is a luxuriously smooth and complex Speyside single malt, matured for 21 years in traditional oak casks before being finished in ex-Port wine casks. This additional aging imparts rich layers of dried fruit, spice, and oak, creating a whisky that is both elegant and deeply nuanced. With its velvety texture and balanced sweetness, this is one of Balvenie’s most prestigious releases, perfect for collectors and discerning whisky enthusiasts. Available at Whiskey Caviar.


Tasting Notes

  • Color: Deep amber with ruby highlights.
  • Nose: Aromas of ripe red berries, dark chocolate, toasted oak, and floral honey, with hints of vanilla and spice.
  • Palate: Silky and rich, featuring flavors of port-soaked raisins, creamy toffee, roasted nuts, and cinnamon spice, balanced by gentle oak tannins and malted barley sweetness.
  • Finish: Exceptionally long and elegant, with lingering notes of spiced fruit, dark cocoa, and velvety oak.

Vital Stats

  • Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
  • Region: Speyside, Scotland
  • Cask Type: Aged in oak casks, finished in Port wine pipes
  • Aging: 21 Years
  • ABV: 43%
  • Bottle Size: 750 mL

Ideal For

Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood Finish is perfect for whisky connoisseurs, collectors, and those who appreciate rich, well-aged single malts. Best enjoyed neat or with a splash of water, this whisky also pairs beautifully with fine chocolate, aged cheeses, and premium cigars.


FAQ

Q: How does the PortWood finish affect the whisky’s flavor?
A: The Port cask finishing adds rich dark fruit, spice, and a velvety mouthfeel, enhancing Balvenie’s signature honeyed sweetness.

Q: Is this whisky smoky?
A: No, Balvenie 21 PortWood is unpeated, focusing on sherried fruit, oak spice, and smooth vanilla flavors.

Q: What’s the best way to drink Balvenie 21 PortWood?
A: Best served neat in a Glencairn glass, though a few drops of water can unlock additional layers of flavor.

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Balvenie 21 Year Old Portwood Finish Single Malt Whisky
Balvenie 21 Year Old Portwood Finish Single Malt Whisky

Balvenie 21 Year Old Portwood Finish Single Malt Whisky

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Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood Finish Single Malt Whisky is a luxuriously smooth and complex Speyside single malt, matured for 21 years in traditional oak casks before being finished in ex-Port wine casks. This additional aging imparts rich layers of dried fruit, spice, and oak, creating a whisky that is both elegant and deeply nuanced. With its velvety texture and balanced sweetness, this is one of Balvenie’s most prestigious releases, perfect for collectors and discerning whisky enthusiasts. Available at Whiskey Caviar.


Tasting Notes

  • Color: Deep amber with ruby highlights.
  • Nose: Aromas of ripe red berries, dark chocolate, toasted oak, and floral honey, with hints of vanilla and spice.
  • Palate: Silky and rich, featuring flavors of port-soaked raisins, creamy toffee, roasted nuts, and cinnamon spice, balanced by gentle oak tannins and malted barley sweetness.
  • Finish: Exceptionally long and elegant, with lingering notes of spiced fruit, dark cocoa, and velvety oak.

Vital Stats

  • Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
  • Region: Speyside, Scotland
  • Cask Type: Aged in oak casks, finished in Port wine pipes
  • Aging: 21 Years
  • ABV: 43%
  • Bottle Size: 750 mL

Ideal For

Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood Finish is perfect for whisky connoisseurs, collectors, and those who appreciate rich, well-aged single malts. Best enjoyed neat or with a splash of water, this whisky also pairs beautifully with fine chocolate, aged cheeses, and premium cigars.


FAQ

Q: How does the PortWood finish affect the whisky’s flavor?
A: The Port cask finishing adds rich dark fruit, spice, and a velvety mouthfeel, enhancing Balvenie’s signature honeyed sweetness.

Q: Is this whisky smoky?
A: No, Balvenie 21 PortWood is unpeated, focusing on sherried fruit, oak spice, and smooth vanilla flavors.

Q: What’s the best way to drink Balvenie 21 PortWood?
A: Best served neat in a Glencairn glass, though a few drops of water can unlock additional layers of flavor.

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