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Requested By dhsilv2

Balvenie 16 Year French Oak Pineau Cask Finish

Single Malt

Balvenie // Speyside, Scotland

Requested By dhsilv2
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  • 28 Reviews

community rating

3.75
3.75 out of 5 stars
( Total review count: 28 )

This single malt from Balvenie is initially matured in traditional American oak casks. Then it's finished in French oak casks which previously held Pineau des Charentes bringing the total aging overall to 16 years.

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Pineau, as it is often called, is a French fortified wine made from unfermented grape juice and Cognac eaux-de-vie before aging in French oak. Released in the US in late July 2022, Balvenie French Oak Pineau Cask Finish is a permanent addition to the brand's Cask Finishes Range.

This single malt from Balvenie is initially matured in traditional American oak casks. Then it's finished in French oak casks which previously held Pineau des Charentes bringing the total aging overall to 16 years. Pineau, as it is often called, is a French fortified wine made from unfermented grape juice and Cognac eaux-de-vie before aging in French oak. Released in the US in late July 2022, Balvenie French Oak Pineau Cask Finish is a permanent addition to the brand's Cask Finishes Range.

    • age
      16 Year
    • Cost
    • abv
      47.6
  • Single Malt
    Distilled in pot stills from 100% malted barley, produced at one distillery, aged in barrels; if Scotch or Irish, must be aged for at least three years.
  • Cask Type
    traditional American oak casks finished in French oak Pineau casks

Tasting Notes

"The nose is a mix of tart plum, cinnamon, nutmeg, sandalwood, and a faint springy note akin to freshly cut parsley. The palate takes on richer notes of toffee, honey, and cashews, with more of that tart plum presence. There's a slightly funky quality that's similar to that of an estery rum, cutting through the midpalate, mixing with more tart fruits. The finish is spicy and warm with a slight tartness. "
Added by Amanda Schuster
Score 88
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Spicy & Fruity

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