The Balvenie Portwood 21 Years
The Balvenie PortWood 21 Year Old offers a rich, elegant profile with layers of dried fruit, subtle spice, and a graceful influence from port cask finishing.
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The Balvenie 21 Years PortWood
Step into a story of refinement and quiet mastery, where tradition meets innovation in a dance of depth and delicacy. The Balvenie PortWood 21 Year Old is a tribute to the vision of Malt Master David C. Stewart, whose pioneering spirit led him to explore the bold complexity of port cask finishing long before it became a trend.
Inspired by the idea of layering character rather than overpowering it, this expression is born from a careful journey—first aged for over two decades in traditional oak casks, then elegantly finished in rare port wine pipes from Portugal. The result is a whisky that doesn’t shout, but sings—softly, richly, and with unmistakable grace.
Notes of ripe fruit, gentle spice, and refined oak weave together, telling a tale of patience and balance. Each sip invites you to explore its intricate composition, where the warmth of Speyside tradition meets the vibrant soul of Iberian wine.
The Balvenie 21 Years PortWood is not simply an aged whisky; it is a celebration of duality—a fusion of heritage and curiosity, restraint and richness. It is a story told in flavour, an experience shaped by time, and a dram that invites you to savour the artistry of whisky-making at its most poetic.
Fruity
Sweet
Woody
Tasting note
Nose:
Ripe tropical fruits meet earthy depth, with fresh mango and delicate oak weaving through the aroma.
Palate:
Lush blackberries and sweet peaches lead the way, revealing layers of vibrant oak and a touch of cracked pepper.
Finish:
A lingering oak presence leaves a soft, enduring impression of refined wood spice.
