The Balvenie aged 16 years French Oak Finished in Pineau Casks Single Malt Review by WhiskyJason 

The Balvenie is not usually known for value, but most of their expressions that I have tried are pleasant if not magic...

Nice review. Congratulations on the 3k.

Picked up a bottle blind this afternoon.

This Balvenie sells for close to $180 here in SoCal. If I’m in the mood for a French Oak influenced whisky, I’ll settle for a Glenlivet 15 for $65.

Good to see Balvenie coming through on the alcohol level if not the other labeling issues. This is not even available online in Japan. The Doublewood 12 is just under $50, which is not the best value for the price.

FYI : 169 is in my local shops in Southern California as you stated a big Balvenie fan so price is OK .

Want french oak? Makers 46 is really good and not very expensive. The game of thrones bottle Mortlach 6 kingdoms used alot of french oak casks, its long gone now though. I don't like this luxury branded whiskys that we are going into but what can you do.

Jason can you recommend some sellers offering these as whisky samples? Thank you for another great review.......Slainte!

Haha - first time around I thought you said Pernod casks😂 Somehow I don't think that would come out well😉

Hi Jason Love the channel , love the way you present your opinions , all good stuff . You sense a BUT ( only my opinion ) but your scoring system C+ or D- etc etc is just too bloody complicated for a simple man like me ,🤣and many others I presume , what’s wrong with good old marks out of 10 it’s so much more relatable .IMO 👍

136 euros in Bulgaria. No, thanks. The rest I have already said in the comments under the Madeira Finish 15 yo review. Cheers!