Balvenie 18 years old Pedro Ximénez Cask - 70cl

The Balvenie 18 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask è un premium single malt Scotch whisky proveniente dalla iconica regione di Speyside. Originariamente lanciato come esclusiva Travel Retail (negozi negli aeroporti), si distingue per il finish dolce e fruttato in botti che un tempo avevano Sherry Pedro Ximénez, uno dei vini Sherry più ricchi al mondo.

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.