Scotch (Single Malt)

Balvenie 21yr Portwood

Balvenie · Speyside, Scotland

Review and tasting notes

Finished in port casks for a rich, fruity profile.

Key facts

• Category: Scotch (Single Malt)
• Distillery: Balvenie
• Region: Speyside, Scotland
• ABV / Proof: 43% · 86 proof
• Age: 21 years, finished in port pipes
• Typical price: $200-250

Tasting profile

• Nose: Crisp juicy berries, aniseed, sticky raisins, soft butterscotch, golden brown cookies
• Palate: Creamy and silky, fruit, honey and spice, red fruit, cherries and sultanas
• Finish: Long, gentle and nutty, honeyed oak notes, slightly bitter walnuts
• Best for: Finished in port casks for a rich, fruity profile