{"product_id":"balvenie-classic-oldest-selection","title":"Balvenie Classic Oldest Selection","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"741\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Balvenie Classic \u003cstrong data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"84\"\u003eOldest Selection\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare and highly collectible Speyside single malt Scotch whisky from the distillery's iconic late-1980s \u003cstrong data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"204\"\u003eClassic\u003c\/strong\u003e range. Bottled in the distinctive flat \"wine-shaped\" bottle at \u003cstrong data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"279\"\u003e43% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e, this no-age-statement expression was released primarily for the Italian and European markets. Despite its NAS designation, it is renowned for its mature character, featuring an unusually rich sherry influence alongside Balvenie's signature honeyed sweetness. Today, the Oldest Selection is one of the most sought-after vintage Balvenie bottlings, prized by collectors for its rarity and distinctive old-style presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"741\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBottled at 43%ABV. 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"746\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ks7iaf\" data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"771\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"769\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"781\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich sherry, honey, praline, dried fruits, orange peel, polished oak and subtle floral notes.\u003cbr data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"878\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"889\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"889\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyed malt, strawberry jam, dark chocolate, roasted nuts, sweet spices and a beautifully integrated sherry richness.\u003cbr data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, full-bodied and warming with lingering dried fruit, oak spice, honey and gentle sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balvenie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51616456769814,"sku":null,"price":7999.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/0782\/4406\/files\/balvenie-classic-oldest-selection-with-box.png?v=1785247301","url":"https:\/\/whiskylibraryshop.co.za\/products\/balvenie-classic-oldest-selection","provider":"The Whisky Library Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}