Balvenie 15 Year Old Single Barrel Sherry Cask – Cask 2814 – 47.8% – Bottle 4 of 800

Balvenie’s Single Barrel series is known for showcasing the individuality of each cask, and this 15 Year Old Sherry Cask release from cask 2814 is a beautiful example of the distillery’s craft. Drawn from a single hand-selected sherry cask and bottled at 47.8%, this expression highlights the depth and warmth of traditional sherry maturation while maintaining Balvenie’s signature honeyed malt profile.

A True Single Cask Release

Each cask used for the Single Barrel series is chosen for its exceptional character. Cask 2814 produced only 800 bottles, and this particular bottle is number 4, making it one of the earliest filled in the series. As with all single casks, no two releases are the same, giving this whisky its own unique identity.

Tasting Notes

The nose opens with classic sherried richness: dried fruits, raisins, toffee, and polished oak. As it develops, hints of cocoa powder, spiced orange peel, and honeyed malt emerge.
On the palate, the whisky is full and warming, with layers of dark chocolate, figs, cinnamon, and caramelized sugar. The texture is silky yet powerful at 47.8%, leading into a long finish with lingering sherry sweetness, oak spice, and Balvenie’s trademark malted elegance.

Why This Balvenie Stands Out

• Single cask bottling from the renowned Sherry Cask series

• Only 800 bottles produced from cask 2814

• Bottled at a higher strength (47.8%) for intensity and depth

• Bottle number 4, adding extra collector appeal

Conclusion

For fans of sherry-matured Speyside whiskies, the Balvenie Single Barrel Sherry Cask 15 Year Old is a superb release — rich, expressive, and beautifully balanced. As a genuine single cask bottling with limited availability, it appeals equally to collectors, Balvenie enthusiasts, and lovers of full-bodied sherry cask whisky.