The Balvenie 25 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky – 70cl
The Balvenie 25 Year Old is part of the Rare Marriages range, a marriage of whiskies drawn from individual European and American oak casks. It is bottled at 48% ABV, with autumn fruits, runny honey and crystallised ginger.
- Soft autumn fruits, runny honey and crystallised ginger, with vanilla oak and toasted marshmallow
- A marriage of individual European and American oak casks; bottled at 48% ABV
- For collectors and experienced drinkers looking for a mature, honeyed Balvenie
- 70cl bottle of The Balvenie 25 Year Old, Rare Marriages
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The Rare Marriages range
The Balvenie's Rare Marriages range brings together its older age statements. Each is created by marrying whiskies from a selection of individual casks, a craft the distillery treats as central to its older releases.
The whisky
The 25 Year Old marries whiskies from European and American oak casks. The Balvenie describes soft autumn fruits and runny honey on the nose, with bold vanilla oak giving way to toasted marshmallow, fruit terrine and cinnamon apple tart.
How to enjoy it
Pour neat at room temperature and give it time in the glass. At 48% ABV a few drops of water can open up the fruit and spice.
Frequently asked
What does Rare Marriages mean?
It is the name of The Balvenie's range of older age statements, each made by marrying whiskies from a selection of individual casks.
Which casks are used?
The Balvenie says the 25 Year Old is drawn from individual European and American oak casks.
Can I see it before I buy?
Yes. Book a private viewing at our showroom at 2 Sims Close, #02-10, through our concierge on WhatsApp +65 9680 5856.
How is it delivered?
Delivery is free with no minimum spend, and our concierge arranges the handover with you personally.
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Opulent and aromatic — caramelised dried fruit, vanilla, dark caramel, dried fig, gentle baking spice, antique leather, and polished oak — luxurious and beautifully matured.
PALATE
Velvety and rich — caramelised dried fruit, vanilla cream, dark toffee, dried apricot, gentle leather, dark cocoa, and integrated sherry oak — silky, layered, and harmoniously balanced.
FINISH
Exceptionally long — lingering dried fruit, dark caramel, sherried oak, gentle leather, and a slow warming spice depth fading gracefully — refined and beautifully composed.
ABV: 48% ABV