The Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood
Single Malt

The Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood

The Balvenie750 ml43% ABV

Rare Speyside single malt finished in historic port pipes

To create this exceptional single malt, rare Balvenie whisky is transferred to premium port casks for its final maturation. This process imparts a luxurious layer of rich fruit and delicate spice notes onto the signature smooth, honeyed character of the spirit.

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Best enjoyed

Room temperature64-70F
Nosing glassGlencairn glass
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Food pairings

Traditional
Pan-seared duck breast with a rich plum reduction
Vegetarian
Dark chocolate truffles or artisanal roasted pecans
Cheese
Aged Stilton or mature blue cheese
Also good withDark Chocolate

A cocktail to make with it

Neat with water

  • 2 oz The Balvenie PortWood 21 Year
  • 3 drops Room-temperature distilled water

Pour the single malt into a Glencairn glass. Let it breathe for a few minutes, add a few drops of water to open up the aromas, and enjoy slowly.

Serve in a glencairn glass

The story behind it

The maker

The Balvenie was founded by William Grant in 1892 in Dufftown, Scotland, adjacent to Glenfiddich. The distillery remains fiercely independent and is one of the few that still grows its own barley, uses traditional floor maltings, and employs a coppersmith on site.

How it is made

Crafted at the historic Speyside distillery, this expression undergoes a unique finishing process overseen by the Malt Master. The whiskey is aged in traditional oak casks before being transferred to port pipes that have held fine port wines.

From Speyside, Scotland

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