Balvenie Portwood Finish 21YO Whisky

The Balvenie PortWood 21 Year Old is a refined Speyside single malt, crafted in copper pot stills and matured in American oak before an indulgent finish in fine port pipes. Meticulously overseen by The Balvenie team, it marries orchard fruit, honeyed malt and gentle spice into a silky, cellar-worthy whisky—luxurious yet welcoming, and perfect for gifting.

Tasting Notes & Experience

Aromas of ripe raisins, toasted nuts and honeyed malt lead to a creamy, full-bodied palate of stone fruit, vanilla and delicate baking spice. Smooth, rich and beautifully balanced, it glides into a long, gentle finish with nutty sweetness, warm oak and a lingering hint of port-soaked fruit.

Key Details

• Producer: The Balvenie (William Grant & Sons)
• Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Port Cask Finish
• Region: Speyside, Scotland
• ABV: 40%
• Volume: 700ml
• Maturation: Traditional American oak; finished in select port pipes
• Serve: Neat or with a splash of water; avoid heavy ice to preserve texture

Craftsmanship & Story

Pioneers of cask finishing since the 1980s, The Balvenie transfers a marriage of mature malts into seasoned port pipes for a final period of refinement. Each cask is sampled regularly to capture the exact moment when port-wine richness elevates, but never overwhelms, the distillery’s honeyed, malty house style.

Special Features

Iconic 21-year age statement; celebrated port-pipe finishing that layers red-fruit elegance over Balvenie’s signature honey and oak. Silky mouthfeel, exceptional balance and natural gift appeal in premium presentation.

Recognition & Accolades

Consistently honoured for craftsmanship and balance:

• Gold – International Spirits Challenge, 2020 (Distillers’ Single Malts 21YO+)
• Gold – The Scotch Whisky Masters, 2015 (Speyside 19–30YO)
• Gold – The Scotch Whisky Masters, 2014 (Speyside 19–25YO)
• Silver Outstanding – International Wine & Spirit Competition, 2014 (Speyside)
• Silver – IWSC, 2017 (Speyside)
• Silver – IWSC, 2019 (Speyside)
• 94/100 – Whisky Advocate

A benchmark port-finished Scotch, prized by judges and collectors alike.

Food Pairings

Perfect with aged Comté or Gruyère, prosciutto with figs, or roasted duck with cherry glaze. Desserts of dark chocolate tart, almond biscotti or crème brûlée echo its nutty, honeyed richness and port-kissed fruit.

Perfect for Gifting or Sipping

Elegant, indulgent and beautifully presented—ideal for milestones, corporate gifting or the discerning Speyside collector.

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