THE BALVENIE 18 Year Old French Pineau Cask 47.9% Single Malt Whisky

The Balvenie 18 Year Old French Pineau Cask Single Malt Whisky is a luxurious and distinctive Speyside expression from the distillery’s “A Collection of Curious Casks,” matured first in ex-bourbon and European oak barrels before an extended finishing period in rare French Pineau des Charentes casks. Bottled at a robust 47.8% ABV, non-chill filtered and naturally coloured, this whisky offers a complex nose of toasted oak, warming spice, butterscotch, and ripe berries, while the palate unfolds in rich layers of creamy vanilla, honey, fruitcake, tiramisu, cacao, plums, and cinnamon, supported by gentle oaky tannins. The finish is long and lingering, with notes of dark cocoa powder, stewed apples, and orange marmalade, making it a standout for its thick, rich texture and harmonious blend of fruit, spice, and sweetness—a rare and rewarding treat for connoisseurs of premium single malts.