BALVENIE 50 ANS 70CL 45.9° MIL 1963 / 2014
Reference: 23021
A Speyside single malt distilled in 1963 and aged 50 years in a single cask with honey, candied fruit, cocoa, oak and spice notes.
The Balvenie 50 Year Old Vintage 1963 is one of the rarest and most prestigious expressions ever released by the renowned Speyside distillery. Distilled in 1963 and patiently matured for fifty years in a single oak cask, it was bottled in 2014 at its natural strength of 45.9% ABV. Over five decades of ageing, this exceptional single malt has developed extraordinary depth while preserving the signature honeyed elegance and smooth character for which The Balvenie is celebrated. Each bottle is presented in a handcrafted luxury case, reflecting the exclusivity of this remarkable whisky created for collectors and connoisseurs.
The nose is beautifully refined with aromas of acacia honey, candied fruits, orange peel, dried apricots and beeswax, complemented by precious wood, leather, blond tobacco and delicate spices. The palate is exceptionally silky and complex, offering dried fruits, caramel, dark chocolate, roasted nuts, vanilla, cinnamon and mature oak. The finish is remarkably long and elegant with lingering candied fruit, fine spices, honey and polished oak.
- Brand
- Reference23021
- EAN132445317081614
- ABV45.90
- Age50 years
- TextureFine
- SensationsComplex
- Limited Edition128
- Alcohol0.70
Appearance
Deep old gold with mahogany highlights.
Nose
Blossom honey, caramel, vanilla, brown sugar, ripe apples, pears, beeswax, almonds and mature oak.
Palate
Luxurious and silky with toffee, honey, candied fruits, vanilla, roasted hazelnuts, milk chocolate and polished oak.
Finish
Exceptionally long with elegant oak, honey, delicate spices and lingering sweet malt.