Balvenie - 21 Year Old (Port Wood)

Balvenie 21 Year Old (Port Wood) is a well-known Speyside single malt from the Balvenie distillery in Dufftown, owned by William Grant & Sons. Founded with the first distillation on 1 May 1893 (after converting Balvenie New House into a working distillery), Balvenie has long been respected for its traditional approach and distinctive, honeyed house style. This 21 year old edition is finished in Port wood, adding an extra layer of fruit richness and gentle sweetness to the mature spirit.

Key Details
- Distillery: The Balvenie (pronounced “bal-vaynee”)
- Region: Speyside, Scotland
- Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Expression: 21 Year Old (Port Wood)
- Age: 21 Year Old
- Finish: Port Wood
- ABV: 40%
- Bottle Size: 70cl
- Delivery Weight: 2.00
- Distillery Status: Operational
- Country of Origin: Scotland

Tasting Notes
Nose: Soft honeyed malt, red berries and gentle oak, with a subtle wine-led fruitiness from the port finish.
Palate: Smooth and elegant — sweet malt, dried and red fruits, and a rounded, mellow spice with polished oak.
Finish: Medium-long, warming and softly drying, with lingering fruit sweetness and gentle oak spice.

Why This Bottle Is Worth Bidding On
- A classic finished Balvenie: 21 years of maturation with a Port wood finish that adds richness without overwhelming the distillery character.
- Strong appeal for drinkers who enjoy softer, fruit-forward Speyside malts with an extra layer of wine-cask complexity.
- A premium age-statement release from a historic Dufftown distillery with roots going back to 1893.

Condition / Notes for Buyers
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