The Balvenie 16 Year Old French Oak Finished in Pineau Casks Single Malt Whisky (750ml)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

Winter berries

this Rye blend reads sweeter than most Rye whiskies

hint of pepper

session-style of whiskey

Medium body

then 6 extra years in ex-bourbon barrels

Palate: Honey like sweetness

accessible whiskey for nearly a quarter millennium

honey and hints of fruit

and inviting

You’d be quite happy enjoying it on the rocks

FINISH: Long acidity leading to mild malty creaminess