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Balvenie 1981 15 Year Old Single Barrel

Balvenie 1981 15 Year Old Single Barrel

Region: Speyside
ABV: 50.4%
Size: 700ml

An expression (the term used for a bottling) of Scotch Whisky distilled at the Balvenie distillery and then aged for 15 years. At 50.4% ABV this alcohol content is more than acceptable. Bottled at the standard issue size of 70cl.

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Common questions about Balvenie 1981 15 Year Old Single Barrel

What region is Balvenie 1981 15 Year Old Single Barrel from?

This expression is from the Speyside whisky region.

What type of whisky is Balvenie 1981 15 Year Old Single Barrel?

Balvenie 1981 15 Year Old Single Barrel is Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

How old is Balvenie 1981 15 Year Old Single Barrel?

The stated age of Balvenie 1981 15 Year Old Single Barrel is 15 years, meaning it has been matured for at least 15 years in oak casks. Browse all 15 year old whisky.

Community flavor profile

Drawn from 230 archived reviews

Defining characteristics

Compared with other whisky brands

rum 4.9x honey 2.7x cereal 2.4x pear 2.3x wood 2.2x

Most common tasting notes

honey
vanilla
oak
sherry
spice
rich

Based on 230 archived community reviews, Balvenie Whisky is most commonly linked to honey, vanilla and oak notes, with rum, honey and cereal standing out above the category average.

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