The Balvenie 21 Years Old – PortWood is a timeless single malt that perfectly embodies patience, craftsmanship and balance. This iconic expression showcases The Balvenie’s unique philosophy of maintaining traditional skills in-house, from floor malting to cask finishing — a rarity in modern whisky making.
After more than two decades of maturation in traditional oak casks, the whisky is finished in carefully selected Port wine casks, personally overseen by Malt Master David C. Stewart MBE. This finishing process adds remarkable depth and elegance, introducing rich layers of dried fruits, dark chocolate, honeyed sweetness and gentle spice, complemented by a silky texture and a long, warming finish.
What truly sets The Balvenie Distillery apart is its unwavering dedication to craftsmanship. Located in the heart of Speyside, The Balvenie is one of the very few distilleries to grow its own barley, malt it on traditional malting floors, maintain its own cooperage and employ an on-site coppersmith — ensuring complete control over every stage of whisky production.
The Balvenie 21 Years Old PortWood stands as a benchmark for cask-finished Scotch whisky — refined, beautifully balanced and endlessly rewarding. A classic choice for seasoned connoisseurs and collectors who value elegance, heritage and depth in equal measure.
| Category: |
Single Malt whisky from the Speyside, Scotland |
| Distillery: |
The Balvenie |
| Bottling serie: |
PortWood / Port Wood |
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| Bottler: |
Distillery bottling |
| Age: |
21 Years Old |
| Vintage: |
2001 (Estimated) |
| Bottled in: |
2022 |
| Cask type: |
Port Wood finish |
| Cask number: |
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| Strength: |
40% |
| Size: |
700 ml (70 cl) |
| Total produced bottles: |
Approx. 5.000 bottles have been made worldwide |
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| Included original case: |
Yes, including the luxury cardboard case (full set) |
| Condition: |
The bottle and case are in perfect condition (new) |
| Good investment: |
Yes and drinkable |
| Expert rating: |
87/100 |
| Extra information: |
A unique 21 YO whisky from the Balvenie distillery! |
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