The Balvenie 14 years Bourbon Barrel 70cl 48.3°

Originally, this cask was selected to become a Balvenie Single Barrel. However, on tasting, the whisky revealed a slight smoky flavor, the result of distillation just after The Week of Peat, although the barley used was not peaty.

Once a year, the distillery's stills require cleaning. Just one week before this event, The Balvenie's craftsmen distill peated barley to create a whisky with a style distinct from their classics. This period is known as The Week of Peat.

This whisky matured exclusively for 14 years in premium bourbon casks.

It is part of the “A Collection of Curious Casks” collection, featuring unique casks from The Balvenie distillery.

This collection celebrates the collaboration between Cellar Master, Kelsey McKechnie, and Cellar Coordinator, George Paterson, with their gift for selecting casks with unique potential. This collection reveals some of the duo's favorite casks. It recounts their friendship, the importance of teamwork and George's extraordinary expertise in the cellar.

This Single Malt is exceptional because it is one of the first Balvenie whiskies to be made from 100% peat barley. It has aged exclusively in American oak barrels for 14 years which gives it roundness and softness with a perfect balance between smoky notes of peat and those of vanilla and honey.

According to David Stewart, Cellar Master Balvenie for over 50 years: "The Balvenie Week of Peat is the result of our ongoing efforts to innovate and test aromas that are not typically associated with The Balvenie. "