Balvenie 17 Years Sco Sherry Cask
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Overview
The Balvenie 17 Year Old Sherry Cask is a Speyside single malt that showcases the distillery's mastery of sherry maturation, marrying 14 years in ex-bourbon barrels with three years in Oloroso sherry casks for deepened fruit and spice complexity.
Specs at a glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Style | Speyside Single Malt Scotch |
| ABV | 43% |
| Mashbill | 100% Malted Barley |
| Release Info | Core range expression with sherry cask finishing, emphasizing Balvenie's traditional floor-malting |
| Age | 17 Years |
Good to know
Produced at the Balvenie Distillery in Speyside, established in 1893 by William Grant, this expression highlights the house style of patient aging and cask selection. The extended sherry influence draws from hand-selected Oloroso butts, imparting hallmark richness without overwhelming the malt's elegance.
Tasting notes
- Nose: Prominent dried fruits like raisins and figs, layered with orange peel, dark chocolate, and subtle vanilla from the bourbon influence.
- Palate: Rich sherry-driven notes of blackcurrant, toffee, and ginger, balanced by cinnamon spice, roasted nuts, and a velvety mouthfeel.
- Finish: Long and warming, with lingering oak tannins, treacle, and faint smoky undertones.
Notable details
- Production: Matured initially in ex-bourbon oak then finished in first-fill Oloroso sherry casks; non-chill filtered.
- Lineage: From The Balvenie, renowned for its maltsters and coppersmiths maintaining traditional methods.
- Comparison: Shares sherry depth with Glenfarclas 17 but offers softer Speyside fruit-forward profile.
- Availability: Steady core release, though demand keeps shelves lean.
Serving suggestions
Best enjoyed neat or with a splash of water to unlock aromas; pairs well with dark chocolate or mature cheeses.
Closing
A refined sipper for those seeking sherry elegance in a balanced, age-stated Speyside malt.