Balvenie Peated Triple Cask 14 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml / 48.3%)

Balvenie Peated Triple Cask 14 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml / 48.3%)

$220.00
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Back in the 1950's, Balvenie distilled a batch of heavily peated malt which bucked the trend of other Speyside distilleries at the time. In the early years of the 2000's, they...

Description

Back in the 1950's, Balvenie distilled a batch of heavily peated malt which bucked the trend of other Speyside distilleries at the time. In the early years of the 2000's, they once again started experimenting with peat and have now dedicated 1 week a year to producing whisky with peated barley. Expect characters of citrus balanced with peat smoke, oaky vanilla and heather honey.

If you wanted a whisky that follows tradition to a T, then Balvenie has to be it. Dedicated to preserving the five rare crafts of production, it is the only distillery in Scotland to still Being the only distillery grows its own barley, use traditional floor maltings and keep both a coppersmith and a team of coopers on site. The Balvenie is the most hand-crafted of single malts.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Sweet, malty aromas with a gentle earthy smokiness in the background. Vanilla fudge and cinnamon.


Taste: Golden syrup contrasted with smoke. Sharper citrus notes alongside creamy vanilla and honey, fade into warming cinnamon and ginger spices.


Finish: A lingering finish of delicate smoke and spicy honeyed sweetness.