The Balvenie PortWood Aged 21 Years opens with a perfume of fruity and ripe raisin notes, backed by a nutty dryness. The palate is refined with remarkable character, it is creamy and silky with fruit, honey and spice notes which leads to a long, gentle, nutty finish.

To create The Balvenie PortWood 21 year old single malt whisky, a marriage of rare Balvenie is transferred to port casks, or pipes, which have held fine port wines.

Considered by many to be David’s finest creation, this whisky is one of his proudest achievements and has won an array of highly coveted industry awards since its release in 1996.

Whisky Advocate Review:
Raspberry tart, strawberries, pipe tobacco, candle wax, sweet baked apple, and orange on the nose. The palate is sweet but balanced by the oak, with more berries, savory spice, and chocolate. It’s very flavorful and completed by a long finish of red berries, well-integrated oak, and lots of spice. The sweetness is pronounced but does not go overboard, staying in balance with all else.