Balvenie

Balvenie Port Wood Finish 21 Year Old, American Oak & Port Cask, 40%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 32
Average Score
Avg 92
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Description

The Balvenie PortWood 21 Year Old is the flagship single malt from Balvenie's celebrated PortWood range. It is a marriage of rare Balvenie whiskies, initially matured in traditional oak casks for over two decades, then transferred to 30-year-old port pipes for a finishing period. This process enhances and develops the single malt, preserving its original character while adding depth and finesse. First released in 1996, this exceptionally refined whisky has won numerous prestigious industry awards due to its well-rounded and characterful taste.

Change-11.0%
LatestSGD 315
HighSGD 458
LowSGD 219
SGD 487SGD 388SGD 289SGD 191Price (SGD)Observed dateAug 4Jan 11Apr 21Sep 13Aug 4 - SGD 354 - Whisky Auctioneer - Aug 4, 2025Sep 14 - SGD 440 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 14, 2025Sep 14 - SGD 420 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 14, 2025Sep 14 - SGD 400 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 14, 2025Sep 17 - SGD 260 - Whisky Online Auctions - Sep 17, 2025Sep 22 - SGD 265 - Just Whisky Auctions - Sep 22, 2025Oct 12 - SGD 357 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Oct 12, 2025Nov 3 - SGD 256 - Whisky Auctioneer - Nov 3, 2025Nov 18 - SGD 319 - Alcovault Auctions - Nov 18, 2025Nov 18 - SGD 433 - Whisky.Auction - Nov 18, 2025Dec 1 - SGD 312 - European Whisky Auctions - Dec 1, 2025Dec 1 - SGD 257 - Whisky Auctioneer - Dec 1, 2025Dec 16 - SGD 319 - Whisky.Auction - Dec 16, 2025Jan 5 - SGD 299 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jan 5, 2026Jan 5 - SGD 259 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jan 5, 2026Jan 7 - SGD 238 - Whisky Online Auctions - Jan 7, 2026Jan 11 - SGD 318 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Jan 11, 2026Jan 11 - SGD 318 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Jan 11, 2026Jan 11 - SGD 318 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Jan 11, 2026Jan 19 - SGD 307 - Just Whisky Auctions - Jan 19, 2026Jan 20 - SGD 337 - Whisky.Auction - Jan 20, 2026Jan 20 - SGD 317 - Whisky.Auction - Jan 20, 2026Feb 9 - SGD 458 - Whisky Auctioneer - Feb 9, 2026Feb 16 - SGD 219 - Just Whisky Auctions - Feb 16, 2026Mar 8 - SGD 295 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Mar 8, 2026Mar 8 - SGD 295 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Mar 8, 2026Mar 8 - SGD 295 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Mar 8, 2026Mar 8 - SGD 275 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Mar 8, 2026Mar 8 - SGD 275 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Mar 8, 2026Mar 9 - SGD 315 - Whisky Auctioneer - Mar 9, 2026Mar 17 - SGD 294 - Whisky.Auction - Mar 17, 2026Mar 17 - SGD 353 - Whisky.Auction - Mar 17, 2026Mar 29 - SGD 326 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Mar 29, 2026Apr 6 - SGD 235 - Whisky Auctioneer - Apr 6, 2026Apr 20 - SGD 298 - Just Whisky Auctions - Apr 20, 2026Apr 21 - SGD 257 - Whisky.Auction - Apr 21, 2026May 4 - SGD 278 - Whisky Auctioneer - May 4, 2026May 13 - SGD 247 - Whisky Online Auctions - May 13, 2026Jun 8 - SGD 317 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jun 8, 2026Jun 14 - SGD 277 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Jun 14, 2026Jun 28 - SGD 272 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Jun 28, 2026Jun 28 - SGD 298 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Jun 28, 2026Jun 28 - SGD 339 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Jun 28, 2026Jul 6 - SGD 298 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jul 6, 2026Jul 6 - SGD 278 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jul 6, 2026Jul 12 - SGD 299 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Jul 12, 2026Aug 9 - SGD 297 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 9, 2026Aug 9 - SGD 317 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 9, 2026Aug 30 - SGD 358 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Aug 30, 2026Sep 1 - SGD 297 - Whisky.Auction - Sep 1, 2026Sep 7 - SGD 296 - Whisky Auctioneer - Sep 7, 2026Sep 13 - SGD 335 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 13, 2026Sep 13 - SGD 315 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 13, 2026

Recently Sold

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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 13, 2026SGD 334.82
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 13, 2026SGD 315.12
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Sep 7, 2026SGD 295.54

Listed For Sale

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

Whisky MansionVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 390.00
Versus WineVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 287.75
The Whisky WorldVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 397.86
Cask type
Oak & Port Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
Vilanova de Gaia
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
Barley grown on Balvenie Mains
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
Cork
Presentation
Gift Box
Series highlights
PortWood range
Historical context
Distillery founded in 1892; First released in 1996
Special release
US version bottled at 43% ABV
Allocation
US Market (for 43% ABV version)
Nose
Elegant and complex with notes of white peach, honey, ripe dark fruits, almonds, caramel, and a hint of spice.
Palate
Silky smooth and layered with flavors of sweet honey, dried fruits (cranberries, raspberries, raisins), vanilla, nuts, and subtle oak and spice.
Finish
Long, warm, and elegant, with lingering notes of cocoa, nuts, honey, and a gentle sweetness turning pleasantly dry.
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