Balvenie 16 Years Old French Oak

Category:
 
Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Whisky
Producer:
 
Balvenie
Label Name:
 
16 Years Old French Oak
Country:
 
Scotland, United Kingdom
Region:
 
Speyside (Dufftown)
Volume:
 
700ml
ABV:
 
47.6%
Acidity:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
3
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Whisky Advocate 94; Whisky Magazine tasting score 8. 2/10; Praised in launch coverage (2022) and multiple retailer reviews (bottled 47

Tasting Note
Honeyed vanilla and toasted oak with orchard fruits (pear, apple), candied orange, grapefruit zest, ginger and light floral (geranium); silky mouthfeel with a refreshing citrus-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: crème brûlée, blue cheese, roasted pork, grilled lamb, aged cheddar. Asian: miso-glazed salmon, Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ, braised pork belly.

Production Method
Matured 16 years primarily in American oak (ex-bourbon) casks, then finished for several months in French oak Pineau des Charentes casks; bottled at 47.6% ABV.

Vineyard Info
The Balvenie Distillery (founded 1892) in Dufftown, owned by William Grant & Sons, is known for on-site floor malting, cooperage and Malt Master David C. Stewart’s cask-finishing craft.