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Balvenie French Oak 16 Year Old, American Oak & Pineau Cask, 2022, 47.6%
Balvenie

Balvenie French Oak 16 Year Old, American Oak & Pineau Cask, 2022, 47.6%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 13
Average Score
Avg 93
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Description

Launched in early 2022, this single malt has been aged for a total of 16 years before bottling, initially in American oak casks before being finished in ex-Pineau des Charentes, sweet wine casks. This expression is a vibrant single malt that highlights the distillery's continuing exploration of innovative cask maturation, bringing a lively brightness and elegant structure to the spirit.

Change+26.0%
LatestSGD 250
HighSGD 250
LowSGD 119
SGD 266SGD 212SGD 158SGD 104Price (SGD)Observed dateAug 10Jan 5May 4Sep 30Aug 10 - SGD 199 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 10, 2025Oct 6 - SGD 180 - Whisky Auctioneer - Oct 6, 2025Oct 12 - SGD 218 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Oct 12, 2025Oct 12 - SGD 218 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Oct 12, 2025Nov 3 - SGD 148 - Whisky Auctioneer - Nov 3, 2025Nov 9 - SGD 177 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Nov 9, 2025Nov 9 - SGD 187 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Nov 9, 2025Nov 18 - SGD 148 - Whisky.Auction - Nov 18, 2025Dec 1 - SGD 178 - Whisky Auctioneer - Dec 1, 2025Dec 7 - SGD 149 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Dec 7, 2025Dec 7 - SGD 189 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Dec 7, 2025Jan 5 - SGD 199 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jan 5, 2026Jan 7 - SGD 119 - Whisky Online Auctions - Jan 7, 2026Jan 22 - SGD 220 - Alcovault Auctions - Jan 22, 2026Feb 8 - SGD 159 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Feb 8, 2026Feb 9 - SGD 159 - Whisky Auctioneer - Feb 9, 2026Mar 8 - SGD 167 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Mar 8, 2026Mar 9 - SGD 177 - Whisky Auctioneer - Mar 9, 2026Mar 9 - SGD 157 - Whisky Auctioneer - Mar 9, 2026Apr 6 - SGD 166 - Whisky Auctioneer - Apr 6, 2026Apr 6 - SGD 147 - Whisky Auctioneer - Apr 6, 2026Apr 21 - SGD 198 - Whisky.Auction - Apr 21, 2026May 4 - SGD 169 - Whisky Auctioneer - May 4, 2026May 10 - SGD 159 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - May 10, 2026May 13 - SGD 163 - Whisky Online Auctions - May 13, 2026Jun 8 - SGD 188 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jun 8, 2026Jun 8 - SGD 168 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jun 8, 2026Jun 14 - SGD 158 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Jun 14, 2026Jul 6 - SGD 179 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jul 6, 2026Jul 6 - SGD 159 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jul 6, 2026Jul 26 - SGD 223 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Jul 26, 2026Aug 9 - SGD 178 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 9, 2026Aug 10 - SGD 179 - Whisky Auctioneer - Aug 10, 2026Sep 30 - SGD 250 - European Whisky Auctions - Sep 30, 2026

Recently Sold

Listed value is based on sold auction prices and inclusive of auction fees (not including tax and shipping).

European Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 30, 2026SGD 250.17
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Aug 10, 2026SGD 178.84
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Aug 9, 2026SGD 178.31

Listed For Sale

Listed price is based on available stock selling price from verified retail stores (not including tax and shipping).

Versus WineVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 244.37
The Whisky WorldVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 236.95
PanecoVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 369.95
Cask type
American Oak Cask & Pineau Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
Charentes, France
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
David C. Stewart MBE
Master distiller (distillation)
David C. Stewart MBE
Limited edition
No
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Driven cork with wax/plastic seal
Presentation
Tube
Series highlights
Cask Finishes Range
Historical context
Launched in 2022; first Balvenie expression using Pineau casks and this oak type, according to [3].
Special release
Initially exclusive to the UK and Europe
Allocation
UK and Europe (initial release allocation)
Nose
Beautifully balanced light floral notes from lotus and geranium flowers dance between hints of fresh meadow grass and peeled apple skin, with aromatic and uplifting notes of geranium, citrus peel, green orchard fruits, vanilla sweetness, honey, and a delicate hint of spring blossom.
Palate
Vibrant and harmonious, energetic yet smooth, delivering flavors of lemon zest, ripe pear, honey, gentle oak, candied orange peel, creamy oak, toasted almonds, ripe grapes, subtle white pepper, and ginger spice, with a silky texture and smooth, rounded mouthfeel.
Finish
Crisp, warming, elegantly persistent, refreshing, and concisely long, with lingering notes of oak spice, citrus, honeyed fruit, and delicate sweetness, leaving a bright and elegant impression.
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