Showing 21–35 of 35 results
-
Balvenie A Collection of Curious Casks 18 Year Old French Pineau Cask Finish
$299.00 Availability: In StockFrom The Balvenie’s Stories Collection, which pays homage to the whiskymakers and craftspeople behind the dram by bringing their stories to life, A Collection of Curious Casks celebrates the friendship and collaboration between Malt Master Kelsey McKechnie and Sampling Lead, George Paterson.
Laid down by former Malt Master David Stewart, Kelsey discovered these casks and found that the whisky had developed into something incredible afer an 8-year finish in French Pineau casks. Bottled at 47.9% abv.
On the nose, there are warming amber tones from toasted oak and delicate spice, alongside smooth butterscotch and hints of ripe berries. The palate holds intriguing layers of spice and rich sweetness on a bed of creamy vanilla, honey and gentle oaky tannins, before leading to a long and lingering finish.
-
Balvenie A Day of Dark Barley 26 Year Old
$645.00 Availability: In Stock‘Unusually roasted grain tells a brittle tale…’ This 26-year-old single malt hails from The Balvenie distillery in Speyside. Crafted with an unusual batch of dark, brittle barley in the summer of 1992, this expression is the fruit of an experiment by Malt Master David C. Stewart and has been released as part of The Balvenie Stories series.
Bottled free from chill filtration at a strength of 47.8% abv, this unusual release is described as a heavier Balvenie, flavoured with the richness of over-roasted malted barley, oak, honey, vanilla and citrus notes.
-
Balvenie A Rare Discovery from Distant Shores 27 Year Old
$1,195.00 Availability: In StockThis edition of The Balvenie’s Stories range is a 27-year-old single malt. From the Banffshire distillery comes A Rare Discovery from Distant Shores, a celebration of the friendship, creativity, and imagination that The Balvenie prides itself on. This expression is finished in Caroni rum casks, which have given the expression its wonderfully unique flavour profile. The malt arrives at a strength of 48% abv.
Manuka honey and underripe banana are present on the indulgent nose. Maple syrup, toffee, and vanilla all mingle on the particularly smooth and sumptuous palate. This smoothness continues into the long and wonderfully sweet finish.
The perfect dram to enjoy with your nearest and dearest.
-
Balvenie Cask and Character 19 Year Old
$317.00 Availability: In StockThe Story of the Coopers: The Balvenie celebrates its on-site cooperage for this edition from their coveted limited-edition Stories collection. It tells the tale of expertise, intuition and the craft of coopering itself, where their experienced coopers are on a quest to unlock the potential of each cask.
This expression has been aged solely in European oak Oloroso sherry casks, to highlight Head Cooper Ian McDonald’s travels to Spain to exchange skills with those working in bodegas. After a 19-year slumber, the liquid was bottled in 2023 at 47.5% abv.
Expect a nose of intense ripe fruits and orange peel with layers of toasted oak and milled barely. The palate is bold and balanced, with flavours of currants, cherries, fig and chocolates that give way to a lengthy creamy and nutty finish.
-
Balvenie Miniature Pack 3x5cl
$24.00 Availability: In StockThis Gift Pack provides an ideal opportunity to try 3 of the different Balvenie expressions and includes a 5cl bottle of Balvenie 12 year old DoubleWood, Balvenie 17 year old DoubleWood and Balvenie 14 year old Caribbean Cask. -
Balvenie The Edge of Burnhead Wood 19 Year Old
$265.00 Availability: In StockThis single malt Scotch is part of The Balvenie Stories series from the renowned Speyside distillery. Inspired by Malt Master David C. Stewart’s experimentation with barley and heather grown in the distillery grounds, this expression has been matured for 19 years and bottled at 48.7% abv.
The nose has lively notes of fig, geranium oil and herbal notes with freshly cut grass. The palate has sweet notes of honey, cloves and baked dates, alongside a delicate citrus and oak spice. Oak and dried blossom linger in the finish.
-
Balvenie The Second Red Rose 21 Year Old
$350.00 Availability: In StockThis edition of The Balvenie’s Stories range is a 21-year-old single malt. From the Banffshire distillery comes The Second Red Rose, a celebration of the history of Balvenie as well as the history of the surrounding region. This expression is finished in Australian Shiraz casks, which gives it a beautiful burgundy hue. It is free from chill filtration and arrives at a strength of 48.1% abv.
Intense ripe fruits combine with robust earthy tones on the nose, accompanied by fragrant mango and subtle oak. A berry sweetness arrives on the palate, with ripe peach, toasted oak and black pepper. This oakiness reveals itself on the finish, in a sumptuous, lingering experience.
A colourful tale of legend and legacy, one for special people and special occasions.
-
Balvenie The Sweet Toast of American Oak 12 Year Old
$49.00 Availability: In StockDescribed as an adventure in flavour and flame, this first release in The Balvenie Stories series tells the tale of Apprentice Malt Master Kelsey McKechnie who created this expression with twice toasted virgin American oak barrels from Kentucky.
Bottled at 43% abv, this 12-year-old is a fruitier variation of The Balvenie with deliciously sweet fruit flavours and rich toasted oak notes.
-
Balvenie The Week of Peat 14 Year Old
$92.00 Availability: In StockOne of my favourite peated whiskies. This dram shows off all the strengths of Balvenie; fruity, sweet and fresh, but with a real kick of peat. It’s surprising how the tropical fruits, bananas and vanilla combine perfectly with notes of black pepper, smoke and spice. -
Balvenie The Week of Peat 17 Year Old
$130.00 Availability: In StockReleased as part of The Balvenie Stories during 2021 and exclusively made available in the UK through Clink, Week of Peat 17 Year Old is now available through selected specialist retailers. This is the second Week of Peat expression in the series which was previously a 14-year-old single malt. The extra three years in ex-bourbon casks has mellowed out the peat beautifully in this 17-year-old, yet retains its complexity, as the craftsmanship in maturation and use of traditional malting floors shines through.
Gentle aromas of peat smoke alongside floral honeyed notes, move into a velvety palate of vibrant citrus fruits, vanilla and oak. The dram finishes with a creamy, lingering smokiness.
-
Balvenie Tun 1509
$225.00 Availability: In StockHolding page for Balvenie Tun 1509.All product data still required once available. -
Balvenie Tun 1509 Batch 2
$260.00 Availability: In StockThe Balvenie Tun has attracted a cult following all over the world with each release usually selling out within days. Their latest release could prove to be even more popular with only 643 bottles available to purchase within the UK.
Balvenie’s Tun 1509 series was introduced in 2014 to replace the company’s earlier Tun 1402, which began as a distillery exclusive in 2010 and sold out immediately.
For both series, David Stewart, Balvenie’s legendary Malt Master, selected a number of casks of varying volumes, strengths and ages – nothing younger than 22 years in the 1402 series; my guess is the same for Tun 1509 series. He then disgorged the casks into a large marrying tun – hence the name; there is no significance in the number: tuns 1402 and 1509 were simply the most convenient. To create the second batch of Tun 1509, David chose 32 casks – 23 traditional American oak hogsheads and barrels, seven European oak sherry butts and two ex-sherry hogsheads. All were transferred to Tun 1509, which sits in Balvenie’s famous Warehouse 24, for several months to marry before bottling. Marrying allows the different whiskies to mingle together and create a unique expression of The Balvenie which, as blenders say – ‘is greater than the sum of its constituent parts.’
Bright amber. A soft, rich aroma, with ripe plums and prunes, topped by an intriguing fragrant note – rose water, scented hand-cream – and enlivened by a fresh, nose-cooling squeeze of orange zest. Joined by vanilla ice cream after a while. Deliciously feminine. The taste is sweet, fragrant and tannic, with white pepper and light, creamy vanilla; a lengthy finish. At (slightly) reduced strength the aroma is unchanged; if anything, the taste characteristics are exaggerated.
This release has been created using 32 casks, 23 of which were American oak and 9 were European sherry. Each cask was hand selected by master blender David Stewart. Bottled at 50.3% volume 8500 bottles produced in total.
-
Balvenie Tun 1509 Batch 5
$220.00 Availability: In StockThe fifth batch in the famous Tun 1509 series from the Balvenie, this Speyside single malt is a marriage of single casks hand-selected by Malt Master David C. Stewart and brought together in the eponymous Tun, a traditional oak marrying vessel. Each release is limited to just a few thousand bottles worldwide. This latest batch is presented at a strength of 52.6% abv.The nose is incredibly rich and fruity. the palate brings a burst of spice before a deep sherry influence. Dried fruits linger with elegant oak notes in the finish. -
Balvenie Tun 1509 Batch 8
$330.00 Availability: In StockA marriage as complex as this could only be presided over by Malt Master David Stewart MBE. To create this eight and final batch of the Balvenie Tun 1509, David hand-selected 18 of the finest casks in Balvenie’s stocks. Four ex-bourbon barrels, six second fill Sherry butts, five refill puncheons, and three new sherry butts were all married together in a traditional marrying Tun for three months. The resulting expression, free from chill filtration and presented at 52.2% abv, is a sensational last hurrah.
One can find notes that reminds one of home-made baking, such as baked lemon tart, orange marmalade, sweet maple syrup and a certain nuttiness. The palate is rich, with big decadent notes of toffee, dried spices, toasted oak, and buttery vanilla. The finish has notes of freshly planed oak, and lingers for a wonderfully long time.
-
Deposit: Balvenie 60 Year Old
$10,000.00 Availability: In StockThe Balvenie 60 Year Old is the oldest and rarest release from the distillery to date. The expression pays tribute to Malt Master David C Stewart, as the expression was distilled the same year that he began work at The Balvenie. This exceptional expression has been bottled at 42.4% abv.
Expect intricate aromas of lavender and heather honey on the nose. The palate brings baking spices, thick toffee, and toasted oak before leading into the outstanding, lingering finish with spicy notes appearing at the close.
