The Balvenie 15 Year Old Madeira Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky - 70cl
The Balvenie 15 Year Old Madeira Cask — a distinctive premium Balvenie finished in Madeira wine casks from the Portuguese island of Madeira. Delivers Balvenie's Speyside signature with distinctive dried-fruit and caramelised depth from the Madeira cask influence. Elegant premium expression.
Why you'll love it
- Rich dried fruit, warm caramelised depth, honeyed richness, gentle oak spice, refined Speyside elegance — distinctive Madeira cask signature
- 15 years traditional oak + Madeira wine cask finishing
- Perfect for whisky enthusiasts exploring Madeira cask influence, Balvenie collectors, and premium gifting
- Presented in Balvenie's premium 15YO Madeira Cask bottle
Perfect pairings
Excellent neat as a contemplation pour. Pairs beautifully with Madeira cake, dried fruit desserts, aged nutty cheeses, or dark chocolate with caramel notes.
Perfect for
- Whisky enthusiasts exploring Madeira cask influence
- Balvenie collectors building the full cask-finish range
- Premium gifting at friendly 15YO tier
- Portuguese wine enthusiasts curious about Madeira-adjacent whisky
Compare with
Prefer entry-tier Balvenie? Try The Balvenie 12 DoubleWood ($116). Interested in French oak finishing at 16YO? The Balvenie 16 French Oak ($390). Ready to step up to 18YO PX? The Balvenie 18 PX Cask ($398).
Frequently asked
What is Madeira?
Portuguese fortified wine from the island of Madeira. Distinguished by unique estufagem heating and long oak maturation, producing distinctive dried-fruit and caramelised character. Casks from Madeira production impart these characters to whisky during finishing.
How does Madeira finish differ from sherry finish?
Madeira brings caramelised, slightly nutty character (from the estufagem process). Sherry brings dried-fruit richness. Both are fortified-wine cask finishes but with distinct flavour signatures. Both add complexity to whisky.
Is this a step up from DoubleWood?
Yes — 3 years older, more elaborate cask finishing, distinctly premium expression. Balvenie 15 Madeira Cask sits comfortably above the 12 DoubleWood entry tier at premium price point.
Quick facts
- Region: Speyside, Scotland
- Distillery: The Balvenie
- Age: 15 Years
- Casks: Traditional oak + Madeira wine cask finish
- ABV: 43%
- Volume: 70cl
- Delivery: Free islandwide delivery across Singapore
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Aromatic and warmly composed — honey, vanilla, dried fruit, sweet caramel, gentle floral notes, soft baking spice, and a touch of toasted oak — refined and beautifully composed.
PALATE
Smooth and rounded — honeyed dried fruit, vanilla cream, soft caramel, dried apricot, gentle leather, and integrated Madeira oak — silky and harmoniously balanced.
FINISH
Long and warmly oaked — lingering dried fruit, vanilla, soft caramel, and a gentle Madeira-cask warmth fading slowly — refined and beautifully composed.
ABV: 43% ABV