Balvenie Single Barrel #8404 Whisky 15 Year Old · 1977 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with mahogany depth and a warm copper glow.

Nose

From a single cask, rich sherry envelops Balvenie’s waxy, honeyed core—vanilla, beeswax and polished oak. Dried fig and raisin mingle with cocoa, while cinnamon and clove lend warmth. A touch of leather and fruitcake lingers, creating a luxurious, long‑lasting aroma.

Palate

Silky, full-bodied palate with honeyed Balvenie sweetness, toffee and rich sherry influence. Dried fruit flavors translate into raisin, fig and orange zest on the palate, counterpointed by warm spice—cinnamon, clove, nutmeg. Velvety oak, almond paste and a touch of cocoa lend depth, leading to a long, refined finish of fruit, vanilla and polished wood.

Finish

Long, luxurious finish coats the palate with rich dried fruits—fig and raisin—intertwined with dark chocolate and orange zest. Spiced warmth lingers, cinnamon and clove, evolving into polished oak as a subtle sherry sweetness remains, softly fading but persistently elegant.