Balvenie 18 Years 70cl 47.9°

New Balvenie 18 Years 70cl 47.9°
Distillery : Balvenie (The) / Country : Scotland / Reference: : 26067

Part of The Balvenie's Stories collection, which celebrates whisky artisans by telling their stories, “A Collection of Curious Casks” highlights the friendship and collaboration between malt master Kelsey McKechnie and sampling manager George Paterson. 

It was while exploring these casks that Kelsey discovered the whisky had taken an extraordinary turn after eight years aging in Pineau des Charentes casks. Bottled at 47.9% vol.

349,00 € tax incl.

soit 498,57 € / litre

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Features
Volume0.7 L
ABV47.9°
TypeSingle malt
DistilleryBalvenie (The)
CountryScotland
RegionSpeyside
Age18 years
Reference:26067

The Balvenie is a small distillery nestled in the Scottish Highlands, at the heart of the land of whisky: Speyside.


The Balvenie is a real museum, as nothing changed much since its establishment in 1892. Its name derives from the Balvenie castle (13th century), located a few hundred yards away. Since 1892, it has been family-owned and family-run. This independence allows the distillery to focus exclusively on the production of traditional craft Single Malts. The name “Balvenie” is a mystery in itself. If “Bal” means house or farm in Gaelic, the meaning of “Venie” has been lost. The Balvenie is proud to be one of the last four distilleries of the Highlands to use a traditional malting area. Four maltmen turn the malt three times a day, seven days a week, to even out the germination. The nine stills are placed under the close surveillance of a skilled blacksmith. In order to keep all of the character of The Balvenie Single Malts, the stills in used today are the exact replica of the originals. Until today, the oak casks are crafted by coopers, continuing the traditions and maintaining the skills alive as an heritage of ancient craftsmanship.

Nose: warm aromas of toasted oak and subtle spices, enhanced by butterscotch and ripe berries.

Palate: intriguing palette of spices, rich sweetness carried by notes of creamy vanilla, honey and delicate oak tannins.

Finish: long and persistent.