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Balvenie 1978 Cask #2705

Balvenie 1978 Cask #2705

Region: Speyside
ABV: 53.8%
Size: 700ml

A Scotch Whisky distilled by Balvenie and then matured for 30 years before bottling. We're big fans of whisky bottled at high-strength and this bottling comes at a tidy 53.8%.

Last seen at: The Whisky Exchange
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Common questions about Balvenie 1978 Cask #2705

What region is Balvenie 1978 Cask #2705 from?

This expression is from the Speyside whisky region.

How old is Balvenie 1978 Cask #2705?

The stated age of Balvenie 1978 Cask #2705 is 30 years, meaning it has been matured for at least 30 years in oak casks. Browse all 30 year old whisky.

Community flavour profile

Based on 230 archived reviews

Defining characteristics

Compared with other whisky brands

rum 4.9x honey 2.7x cereal 2.4x pear 2.3x wood 2.2x

Most common notes

honey
vanilla
oak
sherry
spice
rich

Across 230 archived community reviews, Balvenie Whisky is most frequently associated with honey, vanilla and oak notes, with rum, honey and cereal appearing more often than the category average.

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