Balvenie 18 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask

This limited edition Balvenie 18 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask whisky was created at the Balvenie distillery in Dufftown (Speyside), founded in 1892. The whisky matured for 18 years in American oak bourbon casks, which impart subtle notes of vanilla, honey and sweetness. Finally, it was finished in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, which adds a deep, syrupy sweetness with hints of dried fruit.

The nose is greeted by ripe dates, figs, honey, lavender, mandarins and a hint of cloves – the result of a perfect combination of a bourbon base and a PX finish. The taste is full and mellow: caramel, sweet molasses and a hint of spice, with a warm finish – fully dried fruit, caramel, molasses and black pepper.

Best enjoyed neat at room temperature – this allows its rich fruity and spicy profile to unfold. A few drops of water can bring out the honey and floral notes. It is ideal as an elegant digestif or a gift for whisky connoisseurs.

The bottles are filled with 48,7 % alcohol by volume, have a volume of 0,7 l and are supplied in gift tubes.