Balvenie 16 Year Old French Oak Pineau Cask Single Malt Whisky vs Bruichladdich 18 Year Old
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Bruichladdich 18 Year Old currently starts £2.00 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £149.99 | £147.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Balvenie Distillery | Bruichladdich Distillery |
| Type | Single Malt Whisky | Single Malt Whisky |
| Size | 700ml | 700ml |
| Where to buy |
Balvenie 16 Year Old French Oak Pineau Cask Single Malt Whisky
The Balvenie French Oak is a vibrant single malt finished in casks previously held wine from the French Charentes vineyards. Pineau des Charentes is a fortified wine made from unfermented grape juice, to which a Cognac eau-de-vie is added and then matured. Pineau us also found as a home-made product in the neighbouring Deau-Sevres and Vendee departements. The Balvenie USA brand ambassador Lorne Cousin suggested Malt Master David C. Stewart MBE explore these casks after a trip to the region with his family where he fondly remembers sipping an aperitif. This is the first of The Balvenie finishes to explore French Oak. Pineau is akin to cognac in terms of production and flavour, allowing us to capitalise on the rise of this flavour profile and its premium credentials.
Bruichladdich 18 Year Old
Bruichladdich 18 year old is the embodiment of the distillery's signature unpeated style. Matured exclusively on Islay for eighteen years, primarily in ex-bourbon casks with a touch of wine casks, this single malt Scotch whisky offers a full-bodied and fragrant experience. The nose opens with hints of honey, butterscotch, and citrus orange, while the palate lingers with a medley of tropical fruits and mellow toasted oak. This whisky represents Bruichladdich's commitment to provenance, with every element – from the barley varietals to the casks – fully traceable.
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