Balvenie 1979-1999 20 Year Old Official Single Cask #2431 50.4%

The actual maturation years are unclear, but it offers a stable and delicious flavor. Balvenie BALVENIE 1979-1999 20yo Official Bottling Single Cask #2431 50.4% The aroma features a promising maltiness, with notes of vanilla and orange, nuts, a touch of earthiness, and a pleasant rich oak character. On the palate, it begins smoothly, expanding powerfully with a rich vanilla and orange sweetness, honeyed depth, and a refined maltiness. The finish is long and pleasant, with rich oak lingering. [Good/Very Good] This is an official single cask from Balvenie's Single Barrel series, cask #2431. While the label indicates distillation in February 1979 and bottling in August 1999 (20 years of maturation), the stated age is listed as 15 years, creating some confusion. However, what's clear is the whisky's balanced and stable deliciousness, showcasing vanilla, orange, good oak character, and honeyed sweetness. The whisky's refinement, cohesion, and pleasant finish suggest it has aged for over 15 years post-bottling.