Released in 2013, Balvenie's Single Barrel First Fill was matured in first-fill bourbon casks for at least 12 years before bottling. These are limited edition bottlings, with each bottle being one of no more than 300 drawn from a single cask. Each is also hand-numbered and labelled with the cask reference number. A deliciously creamy, vanilla-rich whisky from Balvenie.
Toasted, sweet nose with all kinds of charred oak and spice. Hints of maple syrup and allspice, a little vanilla and sweet coffee.
A complex, thick palate with allspice and toffee apples. Cooked fruit and baking spices, hints of sponge cake and creamy caramel.
Long finish with lingering sweetness and spice.
An intense whisky with lots of influence from the cask. Great value for money too.
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Cask 2824 bottle 181. My son and I loved this. Truly exceptional
Balvenie 12yr Single Barrel First Fill is one of the few single malts that I have sought for subsequent purchase, both for personal consumption and for gifting. I’ve enjoyed several very expensive scotch whiskies but none that were a better dollar for value purchase.
Balvenie 12yr Single Barrel First Fill is one of the few single malts that I have sought for subsequent purchase, both for personal consumption and for gifting. I’ve enjoyed several very expensive scotch whiskies but none that were a better dollar for value purchase.
I was really disappointed. No real depth, too strong alcohol taste. If there is vanilla, there it is overpowered. Slight oak and hardly any finish. I know each barrel will be unique and obviously it is a bit of pot luck. £59 is a bit much to not be sure of what you are getting. Maybe like another reviewer I was unlucky! I love all the other Balvenies I have tried but this is just not good.
So delicious, fantastic scotch.
