Balvenie 15 Year Old Madeira Cask 70cl, 43%
Tasting Notes
Colour: Deep golden amber
Nose: Honey, dried fruit, orange peel, and sweet spice.
Palate: Rich and smooth with flavours of caramel, raisins, toasted almonds, and gentle oak.
Finish: Long and warming with lingering fruit sweetness and spice.
Description
Balvenie 15 Year Old Madeira Cask 70cl 43% is a rich and elegant Speyside single malt Scotch whisky produced at the renowned Balvenie Distillery in Dufftown, Scotland. This expression is known for its distinctive Madeira wine cask finishing, which adds depth and complexity to Balvenie’s signature honeyed spirit.
The whisky is first matured in traditional American oak ex-bourbon casks before being finished in Madeira wine casks, a fortified wine from the Portuguese island of Madeira. This finishing process enhances the whisky with additional layers of sweetness, fruit richness, and gentle spice.
The result is a beautifully balanced single malt with flavours of honey, dried fruits, orange peel, caramel, and soft spice, supported by a smooth and full-bodied texture.
Bottled at 43% ABV, Balvenie 15 Year Old Madeira Cask offers a refined whisky that highlights the influence of wine cask finishing on Balvenie’s classic Speyside character.
Why Choose Balvenie 15 Year Old Madeira Cask?
The Madeira cask finishing introduces a distinctive fruit sweetness and depth to the whisky, creating a complex yet approachable profile.
This expression demonstrates Balvenie’s expertise in cask finishing and its ability to complement the distillery’s honeyed spirit with wine cask influence.
Ideal For.
This whisky is ideal for enthusiasts who enjoy Speyside single malts with wine cask finishes and rich fruit-driven flavour profiles.
Product Details
Product Name: Balvenie 15 Year Old Madeira Cask
Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Balvenie Distillery
Region: Speyside, Scotland
Age Statement: 15 Years Old
Bottle Size: 70cl
ABV: 43%
Cask Type: American Oak Ex-Bourbon Casks finished in Madeira Wine Casks
Natural Colour: Yes
Chill Filtration: No
Collector’s Note
Balvenie has released several expressions featuring wine cask finishing to explore different flavour influences. The 15 Year Old Madeira Cask stands out for its elegant balance between the distillery’s honeyed character and the fruity richness of Madeira wine.
These wine-finished Balvenie releases are particularly appreciated by collectors and whisky enthusiasts.
Additional information
| Weight | 1.995 kg |
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