To create The Balvenie Portwood 21 year old single malt whisky, a marriage of rare Balvenie is transferred to port casks, or pipes, which have held fine port wines.
The first traditional whisky oak maturation mellows the spirit and builds character.
A second cask ageing is at the heart of The Balvenie Portwood and produces a single malt of refinement and remarkable complexity.
Nose – A perfume of fruity and ripe raisin notes, backed by a nutty dryness.
Palate – Refined with remarkable character, it is creamy and silky with fruit, honey and spice notes.
Finish – Long, gentle, nutty.