{"product_id":"the-balvenie-16-year-old-french-oak-single-malt-scotch-whiskey","title":"The Balvenie 16 Year Old French Oak Single Malt Scotch Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Balvenie 16 Year Old French Oak is one of the most unusual expressions in the Balvenie range — a Speyside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/single-malt\"\u003esingle malt\u003c\/a\u003e aged 16 years and finished in French Pineau des Charentes casks from the Cognac region, adding the honeyed, grape-must sweetness of this fortified wine to the classic Balvenie vanilla and honey base.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePineau des Charentes is a regional French aperitif made from unfermented grape juice blended with Cognac eau-de-vie. The finish creates a distinctive French-Scottish dialogue: Balvenie's honeyed, spiced character meeting the grape sweetness and light brandy warmth of the Charentes region. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/balvenie\"\u003eBalvenie collection\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyed and elegant — fresh grape, vanilla, apricot, light brandy warmth\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and rounded — grape-must sweetness, warm spice, dried fruit, honey, and gentle Cognac-influenced warmth\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-long with lingering honey, fruit sweetness, and a soft French oak fade\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Balvenie, Dufftown, Speyside\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speyside, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge Statement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 Years\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCask Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional oak, finished in French Pineau des Charentes casks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47.6%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch whisky at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Pineau des Charentes?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA French aperitif from the Cognac region, made from unfermented grape juice blended with Cognac eau-de-vie. Its casks carry grape sweetness, light brandy character, and the aromatic richness of Southwest France.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow does the French Oak 16 differ from the Balvenie PortWood 21?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe PortWood 21 uses Portuguese port pipes for dried cherry and wine tannin character. The French Oak 16 uses Pineau des Charentes casks for fresh grape sweetness and light brandy influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is Pineau des Charentes?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A French aperitif from the Cognac region made from unfermented grape juice blended with Cognac eau-de-vie. Casks carry grape sweetness, light brandy character, and aromatic richness of Southwest France.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does the French Oak 16 differ from the Balvenie PortWood 21?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"PortWood 21 uses Portuguese port pipes for dried cherry and wine tannin. French Oak 16 uses Pineau des Charentes casks for fresh grape sweetness and light brandy influence.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Balvenie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42903853596743,"sku":"Y 083664874866","price":189.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/the-balvenie-16-year.png?v=1782410219","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/the-balvenie-16-year-old-french-oak-single-malt-scotch-whiskey","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}