Balvenie 26 Years Old Dark Barley 70cl 47.8°

Distillery : Balvenie (The) / Country : Scotland / Reference: : 23745

The Scottish distillery The Balvenie offers a 26-year-old Single Malt from a single barrel, with a woody and grilled character.

This limited edition was created by David Stewart, Maitre de Chai, from heavily roasted malted barley, more commonly used in the production of stout beer characterised by a high content of roasted beans.

The result is a whisky with notes of chocolate, smoke, oak and aromas of honey, vanilla and citrus.

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Features
Volume0.7 L
ABV47.8 °
TypeSingle malt
DistilleryBalvenie (The)
CountryScotland
RegionSpeyside
Age26 years
PeatNon Peated
Reference:23745

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: woody notes, cereal, brown sugar, vanilla, caramel and honey.

Palate: balanced between citrus and spices.

Finale: lingering notes of vanilla and spices.