Edradour Ballechin 20 Year Old 2004/2024 1st Fill Port Pipe Matured Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54.7%

A single port cask, twenty years of patience and a number that anyone who's tasted it never quite forgets. Cask #347 has become something special.

The expert's description

Edradour Ballechin 20 years old 2004/2024 1st Fill Port Pipe Matured is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured exclusively in a 1st fill port cask and bottled at 54.7%.

The whisky was distilled on 25 July 2004 and matured for a full 20 years in a single cask, cask #347, a 1st fill Old Port Pipe, before being bottled on the exact same date in 2024. The port cask has given the whisky a deep, ruby-red colour and a rich, fruity sweetness that meets Ballechin's powerful peat smoke in a full, complex balance. Only 691 bottles were drawn.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dark berries and caramelised sugar meet heather honey and a hint of leather, with earthy smoke deep underneath.

Palate

Luxurious and silky with sweetness from the port cask, layers of peat smoke, caramelised nuts and a fine spiciness of cinnamon.

Finish

Long, warm and lingering with dried fruit, sweet oak, ash and a hint of dark chocolate.

Specifications

Name: Edradour Ballechin 20 years old 2004/2024 1st Fill Port Pipe Matured Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54.7%
Distillery: Edradour Ballechin
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 20 years
ABV: 54,7 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st fill port pipe (cask no. 347)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 25/07/2004
Bottled: 25/07/2024
Number of bottles: Only 691 bottles
EAN no.: 5021944126736

Flavour profile

Peated · Sherry-matured · Creamy · Spicy

Investment potential

This release is assessed to have high investment potential, largely due to 20 years of maturation on a single rare 1st fill port cask and only 691 bottles. This is a general assessment based on available information about rarity and demand, not a guarantee of future value growth.

Did you know?

Port pipes are long, slender casks originally designed for transporting port from the Douro Valley — their shape gives the whisky more wood contact than a standard cask of the same volume.

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Frequently asked questions about Edradour Ballechin 20 yo Port Pipe

What's special about cask #347?

The whisky matured exclusively in this single 1st fill port cask for 20 years, giving a deeper and more concentrated cask influence than a blend of several casks.

How many bottles exist?

Only 691 bottles were drawn from this single cask.

How does this compare to the 13-year-old Ballechin SFTC on port cask?

This release matured seven years longer and is therefore more shaped by the port cask's depth, while being bottled at a slightly lower strength.

Is it worth the money as a collector's item?

The combination of 20 years of maturation, a single rare cask and only 691 bottles makes it one of the most sought-after Ballechin releases.

Does this whisky make a good gift for a collector?

Yes, the low bottle count and long, consistent cask maturation make it a strong gift idea for an experienced collector.

How should it be served?

Neat or with a single splash of water in a tulip-shaped glass, so the port cask's depth and the smoke can fully unfold.