Balvenie 15 Madeira Cask

Product Description 

The Balvenie Madeira Cask is a lively and summery single malt finished in casks which previously held Madeira wine. In historic times, ships set sail filled with casks of Madeira wine around the New World. Throughout their journey, casks were exposed to the heat of the sun, naturally sweetening the wine it held. Malt Master David C. Stewart has enjoyed times exploring the Madeira region and wines they produce, inspiring his experimentation of the cask type for finishing. This is not the first time David has used Madeira casks - previous expressions have been of older ages. This release has a lighter, livelier character.

Highlights

• 15 year old scotch whisky. 
• Single malt whisky.
• Finished in Madeira wine casks.
• Many years of maturation in traditional American oak whisky barrels impart warming layers of honey and vanilla.
• Finished in Madeira casks which increases complexity, bringing notes of fresh peaches orange zest and hazelnut. 
• 70cl bottle size.
• 43% ABV.

Serving Instructions

Best served neat, over ice or with a few drops of water. 

Tasting Notes

Nose: Overflowing flavours of blackcurrants and brambles slowly layer upon gingery syrup and delicate spice.

Palate: Ripe fruitiness from fresh peaches lead to a citrus orange zing, hazelnuts and crisp oakiness coating the pallet.

Finish: Long lasting.