Balvenie 18 years old Pedro Ximénez Cask - 70cl

The Balvenie 18 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask is a premium single malt Scotch whisky from the iconic Speyside region. Originally launched as a Travel Retail exclusive (airport shops), it stands out for its sweet and fruity finish in casks of one of the richest Sherry wines in the world.
The Maturation Process (Cask Finish)The big secret behind this 18-year-old whisky is the double maturation technique (known as cask finishing) perfected by the distillery:Initial Cask (American Oak): The whisky spends most of its 18 years in traditional American oak barrels (ex-bourbon). This softens the spirit and develops Balvenie's classic profile, rich in notes of honey and vanilla.Finishing Cask (Pedro Ximénez Butts): The liquid is then transferred to casks that previously held Pedro Ximénez (PX) Sherry wine. This Spanish wine, made from sun-dried grapes, is intensely sweet and infuses the whisky with complex layers of dark fruits and spices.
Tasting NotesABV (Alcohol by Volume): Bottled at a robust and well-balanced 48.7% ABV (non-chill filtered).Nose: Soft and fragrant aroma. Floral notes of sweet lavender, combined with tangerine peel, dried figs, and a subtle presence of toasted oak.Palat: Creamy and silky mouthfeel. It reveals a rich sweetness of molasses and fudge, raisins, dates, and dark chocolate, accompanied by a light touch of black pepper and cloves.Finish: Long and warming. It leaves a What makes it special?Unlike traditional Oloroso Sherry finishes (which tend to be drier and nuttier), the Pedro Ximénez finish brings a markedly fruity, vibrant, and sweet profile, often compared to a sophisticated liquid dessert. It is an excellent collector's piece for those who appreciate full-bodied and rounded whiskies, while maintaining the handcrafted signature of The Balvenie Distillery. aftertaste of dried dark fruits, woody Sherry notes, and a spicy final touch.