The Balvenie 50-Year Single Malt Scotch Whiskey 49.8%-AbV 700ml bottles. Stay tuned for more details. zzubreebym
About The Balvenie:
The Balvenie is a renowned single malt Scotch whisky distillery located in Dufftown, Speyside, Scotland. It's one of the few distilleries in Scotland that still maintains a traditional approach to whisky-making, handling every stage of production on site — from growing barley to malting, mashing, fermenting, distilling, maturing, and bottling.
Key Facts about The Balvenie:
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Founded: 1892 by William Grant
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Ownership: Still owned by William Grant & Sons (a family-owned company)
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Location: Speyside, Scotland
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Distillery Style: Rich, honeyed, and smooth with a signature sweet and mellow character
What Makes The Balvenie Unique:
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Home-grown Barley: The Balvenie grows its own barley on the estate.
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Traditional Floor Malting: One of the few distilleries still using this method.
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Copper Stills and Wooden Washbacks: Adds character and complexity to the spirit.
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Cooperage On-site: Their own team maintains the barrels used for aging.
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David C. Stewart MBE: One of the most respected Malt Masters in the industry, known for pioneering wood finishing (e.g., aging in different types of casks).
Notable Expressions:
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The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old: Matured in traditional oak casks and finished in sherry casks; known for its smooth, spicy, and sweet profile.
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The Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 Year Old: Finished in rum casks; adds tropical fruit notes.
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The Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood: Finished in port pipes for rich, deep flavors.
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Tun Series (e.g., Tun 1509): Small-batch, highly complex whiskies blended from various cask types.
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