Flavour profile is AI-assisted and still being refined.
Tasting
How it drinks
Sight
Deep amber-gold with warm copper-rose highlights; the Madeira cask finishing adds a subtle rose tint similar to but distinct from the PortWood
Nose
A now-discontinued predecessor to the PortWood 21, using Madeira casks instead of port pipes. The Madeira influence adds candied orange, dried apricot, and a distinctive caramelized sweetness different from port berry richness. The Balvenie honey base is present, joined by toasted almond, vanilla, and gentle baking spice. The Madeira nutty, caramelized character creates a unique expression
Palate
Richly sweet but with a distinctive savory-nutty edge from the Madeira cask. Candied orange, dried apricot, caramel, and toasted almond over the Balvenie honey-vanilla-malt base. The Madeira influence is different from both port and sherry — more oxidative and nutty, less obviously fruity. Dark honey, gentle oak spice, and a hint of salted caramel mid-palate. Medium-full body
Finish
Medium-long finish with lingering candied orange, toasted almond, and caramel. The Madeira nutty-oxidative character fades slowly through honey and oak warmth. Now discontinued and highly sought after
Tasting notes are AI-assisted and still being refined.
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