Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood Finish 70cl Whisky

Name: Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood Finish
Brand: Balvenie
SKU: 1769
Price: 274.3 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.46 (108 reviews)

Scotland • 70cl • 40%

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ageSpeyside Whisky Samples

bottler

Balvenie

country

Scotland

distillery/brandBalvenie Whisky

regionSpeyside Whisky

style

Single Malt

Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood Finish

Here we have the flagship single malt from Balvenie’s celebrated PortWood range. The 21 Year Old is a marriage of rare Balvenie whiskies, carefully finished in 30-year-old port pipes for added depth and finesse. First released in 1996, it remains a standout example of balance and refinement – offering soft fruit, warming spice and a long, elegant finish. A classic Speyside dram with real pedigree.

Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt

Nose

Elegant. White peach, honey, sultanta, macadamia, subtle touches of balsamic and cola cubes.

Palate

A gentle, subtle palate offering up a mix of cranberries and cooked raspberries, a little white grape juice and barley.

Finish

Cocoa, slightly bitter as it tails away gracefully.

Winner of 11 spirit awards

Silver Outstanding

Scotch Single Malt - Speyside - 2014

International Wine & Spirit Competition

Silver

Scotch Single Malt - Speyside - 2013

International Wine & Spirit Competition

Silver

Scotch Single Malt - Speyside - 2017

International Wine & Spirit Competition

Silver

Scotch Single Malt - Speyside - 2019

International Wine & Spirit Competition

Gold

Distillers' Single Malts 21 years old and over - 2020

International Spirits Challenge

Silver

Distillers' Single Malts 21 years old and over - 2014

International Spirits Challenge

Silver

Distillers' Single Malts 21 years old and over - 2019

International Spirits Challenge

Gold

Speyside Single Malt 19-25yo - 2014

The Scotch Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business)

Silver

Speyside Single Malt 19-25yo - 2013

The Scotch Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business)

Gold

Speyside Single Malts 19-30yo - 2015

The Scotch Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business)

Recommended

Top 10 Whiskes of the Month - Jul - 2024

Master of Malt

Allergy Information

This product does not contain any notifiable allergens

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Customer rating

4.46

108 reviews

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4 Stars15

3 Stars5

2 Stars3

1 Star6

Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood Finish

Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt

Nose

Elegant. White peach, honey, sultanta, macadamia, subtle touches of balsamic and cola cubes.

Palate

A gentle, subtle palate offering up a mix of cranberries and cooked raspberries, a little white grape juice and barley.

Finish

Cocoa, slightly bitter as it tails away gracefully.

Winner of 11 spirit awards

Silver Outstanding

Scotch Single Malt - Speyside - 2014

International Wine & Spirit Competition

Silver

Scotch Single Malt - Speyside - 2013

International Wine & Spirit Competition

Silver

Scotch Single Malt - Speyside - 2017

International Wine & Spirit Competition

Silver

Scotch Single Malt - Speyside - 2019

International Wine & Spirit Competition

Gold

Distillers' Single Malts 21 years old and over - 2020

International Spirits Challenge

Silver

Distillers' Single Malts 21 years old and over - 2014

International Spirits Challenge

Silver

Distillers' Single Malts 21 years old and over - 2019

International Spirits Challenge

Gold

Speyside Single Malt 19-25yo - 2014

The Scotch Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business)

Silver

Speyside Single Malt 19-25yo - 2013

The Scotch Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business)

Gold

Speyside Single Malts 19-30yo - 2015

The Scotch Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business)

Recommended

Top 10 Whiskes of the Month - Jul - 2024

Master of Malt

Allergy Information

This product does not contain any notifiable allergens

More allergen information

3.5 Stars

It was extremely elegant and mellow ? but I wish it had of been at least at 43% or even 45% + I paid 750$ which is definitely too much ?I wasted 250$ ?but it was still absolutely delicious ? so 3.5 stars

Master of Malt Customer Jul 14, 2025

Worth the money and more.

My all time favourite whisky. Keep for a special occasion and it will be enjoyed thoroughly by all. I almost guarantee.

Robert Tait May 8, 2022

My first adventure into higher end single malt

I remember buying a bottle of this from a local wine merchant in 2005. I payed £50. It’s was worth every penny.

Master of Malt Customer Apr 9, 2022

Aliphatic(?) Smell and Taste

I can only speak to the bottle I received for my 55th birthday. I've had a few drams, just to give the whiskey a thorough tasting and because so many good folks here have rated this five stars. I've been drinking (good) whiskey pretty seriously for more than 10 years, although I'm no concierge. The port finish hides under an overwhelming alcohol smell and the dominant enjoyable scent I detect is like cherries; secondary is chocolate and light smoke. The first taste on the tip of the tongue is sharp alcohol and it's the last taste running down the sides of my tongue. I'm completely overwhelmed at how sharp this bottle delivers itself and I've had 12yo selections that are smoother. The flavors are soft and peach pokes its head out ahead of others. The aftertaste is pleasant enough and slightly sweet. I do enjoy other Balvenie selections, notably the 12yo DoubleWood and 14yo Caribbean Cask, although neither is usually in my home bar lineup. The 21 though, is a "once and done" and I almost wonder if I received a mistake bottling alongside all of these positive reviews.

Alan Davis Mar 6, 2022

Light and complex

The Port finish is relatively light, though it does compliment this already soft spirit. Quite a unique expression, everything else port finished I’ve had has been much heavier influenced.

Master of Malt Customer Oct 6, 2021

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Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood Finish 70cl Whisky

Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood Finish

Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt

Nose

Palate

Finish

Winner of 11 spirit awards

Allergy Information

Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood Finish

Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt

Nose

Palate

Finish

Winner of 11 spirit awards

Allergy Information

3.5 Stars

Worth the money and more.

My first adventure into higher end single malt

Aliphatic(?) Smell and Taste

Light and complex

Reviews for Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood Finish

3.5 Stars

Worth the money and more.

My first adventure into higher end single malt

Aliphatic(?) Smell and Taste

Light and complex

Reviews for Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood Finish

#WhiskySanta's £1,000,000 Giveaway!

CHRISTMAS DELIVERY IS GUARANTEED!

Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood Finish 70cl Whisky

Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood Finish

Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt

Nose

Palate

Finish

Winner of 11 spirit awards

Allergy Information

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Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood Finish

Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt

Nose

Palate

Finish

Winner of 11 spirit awards

Allergy Information

3.5 Stars

Worth the money and more.

My first adventure into higher end single malt

Aliphatic(?) Smell and Taste

Light and complex

Reviews for Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood Finish

3.5 Stars

Worth the money and more.

My first adventure into higher end single malt

Aliphatic(?) Smell and Taste

Light and complex

Reviews for Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood Finish