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Balvenie Natural Strength 13 Year Old, 1974, Samaroli, 56%
Balvenie

Balvenie Natural Strength 13 Year Old, 1974, Samaroli, 56%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 43
Average Score
N.A
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Description

Please note: This bottle is actively leaking. Collection is strongly advised; Whisky Auctioneer cannot accept any liability for further damage or leakage if bottle is shipped. A highly-regarded malt distillery in Speyside and the second built by William Grant & Sons. The distillery is still owned by the company today its brand has been nurtured to become one of the most recognisable and sought-aft ...

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LatestSGD 5,955
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LowSGD 3,546
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Listed value is based on sold auction prices and inclusive of auction fees (not including tax and shipping).

Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Jul 6, 2026SGD 5,955.16
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Mar 9, 2026SGD 5,701.07
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Nov 3, 2025SGD 3,545.56
Cask type
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Bottling
Independent Bottling - Samaroli
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
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Cask no.
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Batch
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PPM
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Barley
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Fermentation
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Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
408
Has box
N.A
Closure
Driven Cork with Foil Capsule
Presentation
Handwritten Labels
Series highlights
Handwritten Labels series
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Italian market allocation
Allocation
Italy
Nose
Unmistakably Speyside and fairly Balvenie-esque in a splendidly clean manner, light honey and orange essence, a hint of pineapple sweetness followed through with a clean grassy note. The slightly sweet aromas remaining soft and in time expand with notes of yellow fruits and orange peels sipping from a gentle fragrant base.
Palate
A mouthful of velvety vanilla arrives first, dressed subtly with the typical Balvenie spices as a clean grassy note impresses on the delivery. Later on the dram really opens up to some beautiful notes, white chocolate swirled with white peaches as vibrant spices splash onto vanilla sauce and lemon jello.
Finish
The follow through is slightly on the spicy side and carries into the finish, but the malt thereafter is rather wonderful.
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