The Balvenie 16 Year Old Triple Cask is a Speyside single malt aged in first-fill ex-bourbon, refill ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks for 16 years. Produced by The Balvenie Distillery in Scotland, it is bottled at 40% ABV. It hosts a suggested retail price of $130.
The nose is subtle with notes of vanilla, honey, and banana. The taste is chewy with a good mouthfeel and notes of vanilla, honeycomb, oak tannins, red grapes, and a kiss of smoke. The finish is long, smooth, and creamy with touches of banana and vanilla. Excellent.