The Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Portwood 21 Year Old Whiskey

Name: The Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Portwood 21 Year Old Whiskey
Brand: The Balvenie
Price: 299.99 USD
Availability: InStock

$299.99 USD ~~$349.99~~

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Size

750 ML

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The Balvenie PortWood 21 Year Old is a masterpiece crafted through a delicate balance of tradition and innovation. After maturing in American oak barrels, this whisky is transferred into port casks (also known as pipes) that have previously held fine port wines. This secondary aging, overseen by The Balvenie's esteemed Malt Master David C. Stewart (MBE), enhances the whisky without overpowering its original character. The result is a refined and complex single malt with a harmonious marriage of flavors, showcasing the rich legacy of The Balvenie and the careful artistry of its makers. This expression, first released in 1996, is often regarded as one of Stewart's finest creations.

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Tasting Notes

Nose: Elegant and complex, with layers of ripe fruits, such as plums and raisins, intertwined with subtle floral notes. Hints of aged oak, honey, and delicate spices emerge alongside a touch of rich port sweetness.

Palate: Smooth and silky, delivering an exquisite blend of dried fruits—figs, sultanas, and dates—balanced by a gentle nutty character. Warm notes of vanilla, oak, and cinnamon mingle with the rich influence of the port casks, adding depth and refinement.

Finish: Long, rich, and slightly dry, with lingering notes of fruitcake, dark chocolate, and a hint of oak spice, leaving a satisfying warmth on the palate.

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Bottle details

Type	Single Malt Scotch
Brand	The Balvenie
Producer	The Balvenie Distillery
Origin	Speyside, Scotland
Age	21 years
Strength	43% ABV (86 proof)
Bottle size	750 ml
Made from	malted barley
Cask	American oak, port

Why Liquor Geeks recommends it

This is a 21-year-old Speyside single malt that matures first in American oak before a secondary maturation in port casks, known as pipes, that previously held port wine. Malt Master David C. Stewart MBE oversees that finish, and the aim is restraint: the port adds depth without masking the whisky's original character. Expect plums, raisins, honey and gentle florals on the nose, then a silky palate of figs, sultanas and dates with vanilla, cinnamon and a nutty edge, closing long and slightly dry on fruitcake and dark chocolate. It suits the drinker ready to step up to a mature malt as much as the collector who wants a well-aged port-finished Scotch on the shelf, and the expression traces back to its first release in 1996. At 43% ABV it drinks comfortably neat, and a few drops of water open it further. We carry it because it shows how a port cask can add richness while keeping the whisky in balance, and it rewards a slow after-dinner pour.

Pairs well with

Dark chocolate torte — The whisky's dark chocolate finish and port sweetness echo the richness of the torte.
Almond biscotti with aged cheese — The gentle nutty character and dried fig and date notes on the palate sit naturally with almonds and savory aged cheese.
Slow after-dinner dram — Its long, fruitcake-laden finish is built for unhurried sipping at the end of an evening.

Questions about this bottle

How is The Balvenie PortWood 21 Year Old matured?

It first matures in American oak barrels, then is transferred into port casks, also called pipes, that previously held port wines. This secondary aging is overseen by The Balvenie's Malt Master David C. Stewart MBE and is meant to enhance the whisky without overpowering its original character.

What does it taste like?

The nose shows plums, raisins, subtle florals, honey, aged oak and a touch of port sweetness. The palate is smooth and silky with figs, sultanas and dates, a gentle nuttiness, vanilla, oak and cinnamon. The finish is long, rich and slightly dry, with fruitcake, dark chocolate and oak spice.

How should I drink it?

It is best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to unlock its full complexity. It also works well as a contemplative after-dinner dram, sipped slowly, or alongside rich desserts and aged cheese.

What is the strength and bottle size?

This bottling is 43% ABV, which is 86 proof, and comes in a 750 ml bottle. It carries a 21 year age statement and is a single malt Scotch from Speyside, Scotland, made from malted barley at The Balvenie Distillery.