The Balvenie 18 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky – 70cl
The Balvenie 18 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask — a premium Balvenie finished in casks that previously held Pedro Ximénez sherry — the sweetest and most intensely flavoured of all sherry styles. Delivers Balvenie's Speyside signature with pronounced dried-fruit richness and elegant sherry-cask depth.
Why you'll love it
- Rich dried fruit (raisin, fig, prune), warm chocolate, honeyed depth, elegant sherry richness, refined Speyside character — distinctive PX signature
- 18 years traditional oak + Pedro Ximénez sherry cask finish
- Perfect for premium sherry-cask whisky enthusiasts, milestone celebrations, and premium gifting
- Presented in Balvenie's premium 18YO PX Cask bottle
Perfect pairings
Best appreciated neat as a contemplation pour. Pairs beautifully with sticky toffee pudding, Christmas cake, aged Manchego, or dark chocolate with dried fruits.
Perfect for
- Serious whisky enthusiasts exploring premium sherry-cask expressions
- 18th birthday and anniversary celebrations (age-matched premium gift)
- Milestone gifting with distinctive PX narrative
- Balvenie collectors building the full premium cask range
Compare with
Prefer French oak instead of sherry? Try The Balvenie 16 French Oak ($390). Ready to step up to Portwood 21? The Balvenie Portwood 21 ($510). For cross-brand 18YO comparison: The Dalmore 18 Year Old ($417).
Frequently asked
What is Pedro Ximénez sherry?
The sweetest and most intensely flavoured sherry style, made from sun-dried Pedro Ximénez grapes. Delivers rich raisin, fig, and prune character — the "sweet dessert wine" of the sherry family. PX casks are the most intensely-flavoured sherry casks for whisky finishing.
Is this a good 18th birthday gift?
Purposefully — the age statement matches the birthday, and Balvenie's premium positioning makes it a serious gift. PX cask character is distinctive and memorable — communicates thoughtfulness beyond generic 18YO gifting.
How does Balvenie 18YO PX compare with Dalmore 18YO?
Similar tier. Balvenie 18YO PX leans more intensely sweet-sherry forward. Dalmore 18YO leans classical orange-marmalade rich. Both are excellent premium sherry-influenced Speyside/Highland Scotch.
Quick facts
- Region: Speyside, Scotland
- Distillery: The Balvenie
- Age: 18 Years
- Casks: Traditional oak + Pedro Ximénez sherry cask finish
- ABV: 43%
- Volume: 70cl
- Delivery: Free islandwide delivery across Singapore
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Opulent and aromatic — caramelised dried fruit, raisin, fig, vanilla, dark caramel, soft baking spice, and warm toasted oak — luxurious and beautifully composed.
PALATE
Rich and rounded — caramelised raisin, dried fig, vanilla cream, dark toffee, gentle leather, dark cocoa, and integrated PX sherry oak — silky, layered, and harmoniously balanced.
FINISH
Long and warmly oaked — lingering dried fruit, dark caramel, vanilla, gentle spice, and a sherried warmth fading slowly — refined and beautifully composed.
ABV: 43% ABV