Balvenie 17 Year Old Islay Cask 70cl, 43%

Description

Balvenie 17 Year Old Islay Cask 70cl 43% is a distinctive Speyside single malt Scotch whisky produced at the renowned Balvenie Distillery in Dufftown, Scotland. This expression forms part of Balvenie’s innovative Cask Finishes range, demonstrating the distillery’s expertise in exploring unique cask influences.

The whisky is initially matured in traditional American oak ex-bourbon casks, developing Balvenie’s classic honeyed and malty character. It is then finished in casks that previously held heavily peated Islay whisky, introducing a subtle layer of smoky complexity to the spirit.

This unusual finishing process combines the sweet, smooth Speyside character of Balvenie with delicate Islay-style peat smoke, creating a unique and balanced flavour profile.

Aged for 17 years and bottled at 43% ABV, the whisky delivers an elegant balance between sweetness, fruit richness, oak, and gentle smoke.

The result is a sophisticated single malt with notes of honey, citrus, vanilla, soft peat smoke, and warm spice.

Why Choose Balvenie 17 Year Old Islay Cask?

This whisky offers a rare combination of Speyside sweetness and Islay peat influence, creating a unique style within Balvenie’s portfolio.

The finishing in Islay whisky casks introduces subtle smoky complexity while maintaining the distillery’s signature honeyed character.

Ideal For

This whisky is ideal for Balvenie collectors, fans of lightly peated whiskies, and enthusiasts who enjoy unusual cask finishes that combine different regional whisky influences.

Product Details

Product Name: Balvenie 17 Year Old Islay Cask
Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Balvenie Distillery
Region: Speyside, Scotland

Age Statement: 17 Years Old

Bottle Size: 70cl
ABV: 43%

Cask Type: American Oak Ex-Bourbon Casks finished in Islay Whisky Casks

Natural Colour: Yes
Chill Filtration: Yes

Collector’s Note

The Balvenie Islay Cask series represents one of the distillery’s most interesting cask experiments, blending Speyside whisky with the influence of casks that previously held peated Islay spirit.

The 17 Year Old Islay Cask is especially appreciated by collectors and enthusiasts because it offers a rare combination of Balvenie’s honeyed style with gentle smoky notes rarely found in the distillery’s core range.