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Balvenie Islay Cask 17 Year Old, Oak & Islay Cask Finish, 2001, 43%
Balvenie

Balvenie Islay Cask 17 Year Old, Oak & Islay Cask Finish, 2001, 43%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 9
Average Score
Avg 86
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Description

The Balvenie 17 Year Old Islay Cask is a distinctive and innovative expression from The Balvenie Distillery, bringing together the smooth, honeyed character of The Balvenie's Speyside malt with the bold, smoky influence of Islay whisky. This limited-edition release is aged for 17 years in traditional oak casks before being finished in casks that previously held peated whisky from the Islay region, which imparts a unique smoky and maritime character to the whisky.

Change-29.6%
LatestSGD 377
HighSGD 536
LowSGD 357
SGD 557SGD 483SGD 410SGD 336Price (SGD)Observed dateNov 30Jan 11May 10Nov 30 - SGD 536 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Nov 30, 2025Jan 11 - SGD 357 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Jan 11, 2026Jan 11 - SGD 437 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Jan 11, 2026May 10 - SGD 377 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - May 10, 2026

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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - May 10, 2026SGD 377.05
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Jan 11, 2026SGD 357.47
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Jan 11, 2026SGD 436.90
Cask type
Oak & Islay Cask Finish
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Lightly Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
David Stewart
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Cardboard Tube
Series highlights
Limited Edition, One-off Experiment
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Limited Edition
Allocation
N.A
Nose
The nose opens with the signature honeyed sweetness of The Balvenie, complemented by soft vanilla and malted barley. The Islay cask influence becomes apparent with smoky peat and gentle brine, along with hints of seaweed and maritime aromas. There is also a touch of citrus—lemon zest and orange peel—that adds brightness to the mix, along with light floral notes and a hint of oak.
Palate
On the palate, the whisky is smooth and well-rounded, with a delicate balance between sweetness and smokiness. The honeyed malt base is enriched by layers of toffee and caramel, while the peaty notes from the Islay cask add depth and a touch of saltiness. Flavors of dried fruit, dark chocolate, and a gentle spice from the oak round out the experience, creating a harmonious profile.
Finish
The finish is long and satisfying, with the smokiness lingering on the palate, alongside hints of sea salt, malt, and honey. The warmth from the oak adds a slight dryness, which balances the sweetness of the malt.
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