The Balvenie French Oak 16 Year Old
The Balvenie French Oak 16 Year Old is a bright, elegant, and beautifully layered single malt finished in casks that once held Pineau des Charentes—a regional French fortified wine known for its vibrant fruit character. After 16 years maturing in American oak, which imparts vanilla, honey, and warm spice, the whisky is transferred into French Oak Pineau casks that elevate the spirit with refreshing citrus notes and a floral, uplifting complexity.
On the nose, floral aromas of lotus and geranium intertwine with fresh meadow grass and crisp apple skin. The palate delivers a lively burst of tangy lemon rind, grapefruit zest, glazed fruits, and ginger spice. The finish is clean, refreshing, and pleasantly concise, making this expression both refined and deeply enjoyable.
ABV 47.6%, this whisky is best savoured neat, over ice, or with a splash of water to open its citrus and floral layers. A must-try for fans of bright, fruit-forward Speyside malts and collectors of The Balvenie’s innovative cask finishes.
