Balvenie 15 Years Old Madeira Cask Finish 43% vol. 0.7 l in a gift box online kaufen

The Balvenie 15 Years Old Madeira Cask Finish is a 15-year-old Speyside single malt Scotch whisky, which deliberately highlights the influence of different cask types. For this bottling, Balvenie’s long-standing Malt Master, David C. Stewart, initially selected American oak casks for the primary maturation. The single malt was then given an additional finish in ex-Madeira wine casks. These casks had previously contained the characteristic fortified wine from the Portuguese island of Madeira and lend the matured whisky additional fruity and spicy notes. The combination of American oak and Madeira casks underscores Balvenie’s long-standing expertise in diverse cask maturation.


The Balvenie Distillery in Dufftown is one of Speyside’s most traditional distilleries and is particularly renowned for its in-depth exploration of the influence of different oak casks. David C. Stewart conducted extensive research into Madeira and the historical maturation of the wines produced there before this type of cask was used for the final maturation of selected Balvenie whiskies. In the Balvenie 15 Years Madeira Cask Finish, a full age statement of 15 years is combined with the additional character imparted by the former sweet wine casks. With an alcohol content of 43 per cent, a 0.7-litre bottle and the accompanying gift box, this edition is aimed particularly at connoisseurs of fruit-forward Speyside single malts and exceptional wine cask finishes.

Tasting Note

Colour: Golden amber with warm coppery highlights.

Nose: Blackcurrants and blackberries, accompanied by sweet ginger and mild spicy notes.

Palate: Round and fruit-driven, with ripe peaches and fresh oranges, complemented by hazelnuts, spicy oak and subtle Madeira influences.

Finish: Very long-lasting and fresh, with lingering fruit, subtle spice and gentle oak notes.

The Balvenie 15 Years Old Madeira Cask Finish is best served neat at around 18–20 °C, although a few drops of still water can bring out additional fruity notes. It pairs particularly well with roasted hazelnuts, mature hard cheese, dark chocolate or desserts featuring peaches and berries. Pastries with orange, nuts or a subtle hint of ginger also echo key Elements of the Madeira cask profile. For whisky tastings, this bottling is particularly well-suited for comparison with classic bourbon-cask-matured Balvenie single malts or other wine-cask finishes.

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Distributor/Importer: Top Spirit Vertriebsgesellschaft m. b. H., Heiligenstädter Straße 43, 1190 VIENNA, Austria, services@topspirit.at

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