Balvenie 1991 Rose 16 Year Old First Release 70cl, 53.1%
Tasting Notes
Colour: Deep golden amber
Nose: Honey, dried fruits, vanilla, caramel, and soft oak spice.
Palate: Rich and full-bodied with flavours of caramel, orchard fruits, toasted almonds, and warming spice.
Finish: Long and warming with lingering sweetness, dried fruit notes, and gentle oak spice.
Description
Balvenie 1991 Rose 16 Year Old First Release 70cl 53.1% is a rare and distinctive Speyside single malt Scotch whisky produced at the renowned Balvenie Distillery in Dufftown, Scotland. Distilled in 1991 and matured for 16 years, this special release reflects Balvenie’s traditional craftsmanship and dedication to producing characterful single malts.
The whisky was matured in carefully selected oak casks, allowing the spirit to develop Balvenie’s signature honeyed sweetness, rich fruit character, and elegant oak influence. Over its long maturation, the whisky gained depth and complexity while maintaining the smooth Speyside style associated with the distillery.
Bottled at a powerful 53.1% ABV, this expression is presented at a higher strength, delivering a fuller body and more intense flavour profile that highlights the richness of the whisky.
The result is a complex and expressive single malt with flavours of honey, dried fruits, vanilla, caramel, and warming spice.
Why Choose Balvenie 1991 Rose 16 Year Old First Release?
This vintage bottling showcases Balvenie’s traditional style with greater intensity thanks to its higher ABV.
As a first release from a specific distillation year, it offers collectors and enthusiasts a unique snapshot of Balvenie’s spirit from the early 1990s.
Ideal For.
This whisky is ideal for Balvenie collectors, vintage whisky enthusiasts, and lovers of higher-strength Speyside single malts who appreciate rich and complex flavour profiles.
Product Details
Product Name: Balvenie 1991 Rose 16 Year Old First Release
Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Balvenie Distillery
Region: Speyside, Scotland
Distilled: 1991
Age Statement: 16 Years Old
Release: First Release
Bottle Size: 70cl
ABV: 53.1%
Cask Type: Traditional Oak Casks
Natural Colour: Yes
Chill Filtration: No
Collector’s Note
Vintage Balvenie releases such as the 1991 Rose 16 Year Old First Release are particularly appealing to collectors because they represent whisky from a specific distillation year and early bottling.
Higher strength expressions from this period are especially appreciated by enthusiasts who enjoy experiencing Balvenie whisky with greater intensity and character.
Additional information
| Weight | 3.5 kg |
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