Released in 2022, the Balvenie 16 year old is matured in American oak before being transferred to French casks that once held Pineau des Charentes, an aromatic white wine fortified with grape brandy that often has honeyed, fruity tones that evoke sherry. The distiller says that on the nose, "beautifully balanced light floral notes from lotus and geranium flowers dance between hints of fresh meadow grass and pealed apple skin." While on the palate, "An energising zing from tangy lemon rind and grapefruit meet the delicate subtle sweetness of glazed fruits and spice from root ginger."