Best Balvenie 16 2026

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Last Updated - 03.02.2026

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The Balvenie

The Balvenie French Oak Pineau Cask 16 Years Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70cl

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9.7

Exceptional

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The Balvenie 16 with its spicy-sweet vanilla note and the unmistakably mild honey taste in the elegant 70 cl bottle is the perfect gift with which you can surprise even discerning whisky connoisseurs.
Share the refined pleasure with friends - Pineau resembles cognac in production and flavour and is made from grape must to which a cognac eau-de-vie is added before fermentation.
Mit einem 16 Jahre alten The Balvenie wird jeder Moment zum unvergesslichen Geschmackserlebnis voller Raffinesse, egal, ob du ihn ganz allein für dich genießt, Gäste bewirtest oder mit Freunden feierst.
For The Balvenie 16 years, the distillery uses French oak barrels, more precisely Pineau barrels from the French wine region Charente. This makes the enjoyment of whisky an unforgettable experience.
After 16 years in American oak barrels, this extraordinary single malt Scotch whisky brings with it the seductive taste of vanilla and honey. It is then stored in Pineau brandy barrels from France and takes on the fresh taste of grapefruit, geranium, glazed fruit and ginger.

154,75 €
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The Balvenie

Balvenie Single Malt Whisky French Oak 16 Years

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9.6

Exceptional

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THE BALVENIE - Craft runs through everything Balvenie do, making them one of the most awarded single malt Scotch whiskies
TASTE NOTES — Wonderfully balanced light floral notes of lotus and geranium flowers dance between hints of fresh meadow grass and peeled apple peel. On the palate there is an invigorating note of spicy lemon zest and grapefruit that meet the delicate, subtle sweetness of glazed fruit and spice of ginger root
Balvenie French Oak - The Balvenie French Oak is a vibrant single malt refined in barrels where wine from the French vineyards of the Charentes was previously stored. Pineau des Charentes It is a fortified wine made from unfermented grape juice, to which a cognac eau-de-vie is added and then ripened. Pineau can also be found as a homemade product in the neighbouring departments of Deux-Sèvres and Vendee

146,64 €
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The Balvenie

The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70 cl

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9.4

Excellent

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This whisky spends at least 12 years in traditional American oak whisky barrels (Ex Bourbon Barrels and Hogsheads) and is then re-aged for another nine months in former Spanish oak sherry barrels (ex-Oloroso)
Then a re-maturation takes place for about 3 to 4 months in large oak barrels, the so-called tuns, so that the whiskies from the individual barrels can blend together as much as possible
The fragrance impresses with sweet fruit and oloroso sherry notes, with a hint of honey and vanilla
The Balvenie DoubleWood Single Malt Whisky gets its distinctive character through the maturation in two different types of wood. This approach gives our single malt whisky its very special quality
Thanks to the natural alchemy and centuries-old craftsmanship, The Balvenie is unique among single malts
Smooth and soft in taste, thanks to wonderfully corresponding aromas - in the form of sweet nut notes, a fine cinnamon spice and hints of the finest Oloroso Sherry. A long and warm finish

48,90 €
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The Balvenie

The Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 Years Single Malt Scotch Whisky with Gift Box 70cl

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9.3

Excellent

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This whisky has spent at least 14 years in traditional American oak whisky barrels, the so-called Ex Bourbon Barrels and Hogsheads
The result is an extraordinary single malt whisky, which shows the traditional soft, honey-like character of The Balvenie paired with notes of toffee and hints of fruit. In the aftermath it presents itself warm and long-lasting
The Balvenie Caribbean Cask Single Malt Whisky gets its distinctive character by being aged finished in barrels that once contained an exquisite selection of Caribbean rum. This gives the spirit a unique taste to the whisky
Thanks to the natural alchemy and centuries-old craftsmanship, The Balvenie is unique among single malts
Made from local barley, crafted in the traditional way. Made by one of the few distilleries that retain traditional manufacturing methods to this day

67,90 €
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The Balvenie

The Balvenie Stories Week of Peat 17 Years Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70cl

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9.0

Excellent

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Year after year, the The Balvenie Distillery focuses exclusively on distillation of a very intense peat batch for a week. The so-called "Week of Peat".
The signature aromas of honey and sweet vanilla reveal an enchantingly subtle peat smoke as well as notes of citrus and tropical fruit.
The Stories range is a collection of single malts, based on the stories of long-time employees and their individual craftsmanship.
The Balvenie Week of Peat 17 years is a limited edition bottling of the Balvenie Distillery making it a perfect gift for whisky lovers.
She celebrates our makers, whose creativity, determination and passion with the aspiration to make a very special whiskey.
Filled with 49.4% ABV, this whisky is best enjoyed pure or with a few drops of water.

140,00 €
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Aberfeldy

Aberfeldy 16 Years Single Malt Scotch Whisky 40% 70cl/700ml Premium Whisky Aged in Oloroso Sherry Barrels (1st Fill)

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8.9

Very Good

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This premium whisky aged for 16 years in handmade oak barrels (1st Fill bourbon, refill and rechar) and is then used in Oloroso sherry barrels (1st Fill) refined - for a complex, body-rich pleasure experience
Stephanie Macleod, Malt Master of Aberfeldy, was awarded the title of "World's Best Master Blender" six times in a row
Single malt whisky with notes of honey, citrus and cloves - aromatic like sherry-soaked fruit cake with hints of dark chocolate and an opulent finish that fills the whole mouth
Serve this ripe whisky pure or on ice in a whisky glass of your choice to experience the deep, multi-layered aromas
A 700ml bottle of Aberfeldy 16 years single malt Scotch whisky

59,34 €
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Lagavulin

Lagavulin 16 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70cl

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8.8

Very Good

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Winner of the Silver Medal 'Outstanding' 2015 - International Wine and Spirits Competition
The perfect gift for lovers of peaty and powerful whiskies
Matured in oak barrels for at least 16 years and with powerful peat smoke, but also with a dryness that makes this whisky a truly interesting sip
Lagavulin is the best-selling, richest and most aromatic single malt whisky on the island of Islay
Intense, rich in peat, sweet and salty
Enjoy it in a traditional whisky glass, pure or with little still water

63,29 €
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The Balvenie

The Balvenie 12 Years - Montilla Wine Seasoned Cask

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8.6

Very Good

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The Balvenie 12 Years - Montilla Wine Seasoned Cask

69,99 €
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The Balvenie

The Balvenie 14 Years The Week of Peat Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70cl

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8.5

Good

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Thanks to natural alchemy and centuries-old craftsmanship, The Balvenie is unique among single malts.
Our whisky making process is dedicated to preserving the Five Rare Crafts and we are the only distillery in Scotland still growing their own barley, using traditional floor maltings, and maintaining both a coppersmith and a team of local coopers.
Enjoy it alone, with friends or as a gift.
Colour: gold. Nose: slightly smoky, citrus, oak, vanilla. Flavour: soft, round, velvety, honey. Finish: long-lasting, creamy and slightly smoky. Perfect as a gift
700 ml bottle The Balvenie Portwood 14 years Week of Peat single malt Scotch whisky with an ABV of 48.3%.

81,53 €
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The Balvenie

The Balvenie 12 Years The Sweet Toast of American Oak Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70 cl

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8.4

Good

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With the variety of flavours ranging from sweet fudge to malt and oak vanilla to citrus fruits and replaced by ginger, a spicy oak note and cinnamon, "The Sweet Toast of American Oak" delights even the most demanding connoisseurs.
The whisky is due to Malt Master apprentice Kelsey McKechnie's desire for a fruitier, sweeter creation, and its story speaks for itself: the 12-year maturation process was marked by unexpected twists that have only made the whiskey what it is today.
The delightfully complex single malt Scotch Whisky "The Sweet Toast of American Oak" is part of The Balvenie Stories range. 12 years in the barrel give it its unique taste with nuances of candied fruits, coconut and delicate vanilla.
"The Sweet Toast of American Oak" matures in former bourbon and fresh oak barrels imported from Kentucky and toasted at the The Balvenie coopery. It tells a story of excellent taste, character, diligence and craftsmanship.
"The Sweet Toast of American Oak" always ensures a pleasure in a stylish setting, whether celebrating with friends or as a gift for loved ones. This whisky embodies the noble drop for special moments.

51,90 €