Balvenie 16 Year Old French Oak Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Balvenie 16 Year French Oak is finished in French oak casks that once held Pineau des Charentes. According to the description for this expression, “Charentes is a fortified wine made from unfermented grape juice, to which a Cognac eau-de-vie is added and then matured.”

Region: Speyside

Distillery: Balvenie

Age: 16 Year Old

ABV: 47.6%

Vol: 700ml

Casks: Finished in French oak Pineau des Charentes cask 

Awards: IWSC 2024 - 95 pts (Gold)

"Rich creamy chocolate and coffee notes on the nose, leading to stewed orchard fruit and vanilla custard on the palate. Mid-palate is robust, round, with dark fruits, also interesting florals and tobacco box notes. A hot finish with layers of spice complements the sweetness."