The Balvenie 50-Year Single Malt Scotch Whiskey

The Balvenie 50-Year Single Malt Scotch Whiskey

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:
  • Founded: 1892 by William Grant

  • Ownership: Still owned by William Grant & Sons (a family-owned company)

  • Location: Speyside, Scotland

  • Distillery Style: Rich, honeyed, and smooth with a signature sweet and mellow character

What Makes The Balvenie Unique:
  1. Home-grown Barley: The Balvenie grows its own barley on the estate.

  2. Traditional Floor Malting: One of the few distilleries still using this method.

  3. Copper Stills and Wooden Washbacks: Adds character and complexity to the spirit.

  4. Cooperage On-site: Their own team maintains the barrels used for aging.

  5. 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:
  • The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old: Matured in traditional oak casks and finished in sherry casks; known for its smooth, spicy, and sweet profile.

  • The Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 Year Old: Finished in rum casks; adds tropical fruit notes.

  • The Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood: Finished in port pipes for rich, deep flavors.

  • Tun Series (e.g., Tun 1509): Small-batch, highly complex whiskies blended from various cask types.

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