Balvenie

Balvenie New Wood 17 Year

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Whiskey Scotch Speyside 17 Year 40% ABV

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About this bottle

The Balvenie New Wood 17 Year is a Scotch composed of 79 whiskies, each aged for at least 17 years in used oak casks. Following their maturation, the whiskies were combined and finished for 4 months in virgin, charred American white oak barrels. This 2005 release was succeeded by The Balvenie "New Oak" the next year.

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Donte Hassan 4.8 March 2021

Very good. Finished for 4 months in Virgin American oak. Nose: Vanilla, Raisins, Toffee, Guava, Pineapples, Bananas, Dark Chocolate, Caramel, Toasted Honey, Sawdust, Sandalwood, Coconuts, Hazelnuts, Walnuts, Mangoes, Papaya Palate: Creme Brûlée, Honey, Almonds, Cherries, Toasted Marshmallows, Brown Sugar, Bananas, Cinnamon, Dates Finish: Vanilla, Grapefruits, Cinnamon, Toasted Honey, Caramel, Brown Sugar, Lavender

Gena Mireles 4.0 December 2016

I have to wonder. Does a bad Balvenie truly exist? If so, I haven't encountered it yet.

Mayra Petty 4.0 September 2019

Very mellow when chilled, with notes of vanilla and sweetness.

Maryjane Waiters June 2020

Nice! A gentle smoky campfire, a lengthy smooth finish.

Wiley Arteaga 4.3 October 2022

oak with notes of honey, vanilla, and spice

The details

Type: Scotch
Style: Single Malt
ABV: 40% ABV (80 proof)
Age: 17 Year
Cask: Traditional Oak and New, Charred American Oak
Origin: Speyside, Scotland

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