Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery bottling 70cl / 48.1%

Released in autumn 2021, Balvenie 21-year-old Second Red Rose Speyside single malt whisky was one of the whisky events of the season.

The original Balvenie Red Rose was a shortlived series of cask strength port-finished 1991 Balvenie 16-year-olds that appeared in 2008-9 and were only available in the distillery's gift shop. Their rarity ensured a lasting collectability and soaring auction prices.

For 2021's reinvention, Balvenie's Malt Master David Stewart has chosen a 21-year-old whisky finished in Australian shiraz red wine casks and bottled at 48.1%. This Balvenie 21-year-old Second Red Rose is part of the Balvenie Stories series and has been given the benefit of a general release, but stocks are limited.

Attributes

Distillery	Balvenie
Bottler	Distillery
Series	The Second Red Rose
Country	Scotland
Region	Speyside
Age	21
Bottling Year	2020
Cask Type	Australian Shiraz
Bottle Size	70cl
ABV	48.1%
Pre-Owned	No

Tasting Notes

Official Tasting Notes

Nose: Intense ripe fruits combined with robust earthy tones, reveal the mouth-watering fragrance from fresh mango and subtle oak.

Palate: An initial burst of blackberry and ripe peach sweetness, conceal flavours of vibrant oak and cracked black pepper leaving a gentle woody spice.

Finish: Lingering oakiness.