The Balvenie Single Cask 1998 15 Years Single Malt Whisky

Balvenie 15-year-old

The Balvenie

Speyside · United Kingdom

3.6
★★★½

9 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
15 years
ABV
47.8%
Volume
750 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
The Balvenie
Distillation Year
28.01.1998
Bottling Year
21.05.2013
Cask Types
Traditional Oak Cask

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Lowest Price:£45.83(2026-04-22)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Aye, this one’s a right treat 🥃 Nose is all toffee apple an’ a wiff of bonfire embers. Palate lands soft—think cremy vanilla, baked orchard fruit, then a proper spicy oak kick. Bit of that coastal saltiness sneaks in too. Finish? Warm, slow, coats yer mouth with a smidge of dark choc and peat smoke. No messin, just a cosy dram for a dreich night. 👌

2#2

Hmm, tasting this one... starts with a real punch of smoke and spice, kinda like a bonfire on a chilly night. Then it softens into somethnig sweeter, hints of dried fruit and maybe a touch of honey. The warmth lingers nicely. Really lovl for a evening dram. 🥃🔥😊

3#3

Right, so this one's got that proper smoky thing goin' on, yeah? 🥃 First sip, gettin' some oak and a bit of honey. Then it sorta opens up... there's like a fruity vibe, maybe apple or pear? Finish is long, kinda spicy with a hint of vanilla. Quite nice actually.

4#4

Aye, this one's got a real smoky kick with a peaty depth. Sweet vanilla and caramel notes come through, plus a hint of fruity tang. Proper loevly! 🥃 First sip, you get this warm smoke, then it smooths out into a sweet finish. Quite enjoyable, innit? 😊 Bakery vibes with a bit of spice. Really warms you up on a cold night! 🔥

5#5

Hmm... smoky, like a campfire on a rainy night. 🌧️ Got that classic peatiness, but not too overpowering. Maybe hints of... something sweet? Like orchard fruit? 🍎 Tastes a bit bold, def got that oak and vanilla coming through. Slight burn at the end, but in a nice way. Could sip this all evening. So comforting, mate. 🥃 A bit of honey, maybe some baking spices? Kinda complex. I'm definately getting some toffee notes. Delicious.

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