The Balvenie

The Balvenie is unlike all other single malt Scotch whiskies, thanks to a unique combination of human craft and natural alchemy.

It has gained worldwide recognition worldwide and some of the recent accolades include:

  • 2009 International Spirits Challenge- Gold (The Balvenie Golden Cask, Aged 14 Years
    The Balvenie PortWood, Aged 21 Years, The Balvenie Vintage Cask 1978)
  • 2009 International Wine and Spirits Competition- Gold Best in Class (The Balvenie PortWood, Aged 21 Years) & Gold (The Balvenie Signature, Aged 12 Years)
  • 2009 Scotch Whiskey Masters- Master in the Single Malt Speyside up to 25 Years
    (The Balvenie PortWood, Aged 21 Years)
  • 2009 San Francisco World Spirits Competition- Double Gold Medal (The Balvenie PortWood, Aged 21 Years
The Balvenie Double Wood, 12 Years Old

The Balvenie Double Wood, 12 Years Old

Gains its distinctive character from maturation in two woods Starts in a traditional American oak cask, first used to mature Bourbon, then transferred into a first-fill Spanish sherry cask Each stage lends different qualities: the traditional cask softens and adds character, while the sherry wood brings depth and fullness of flavor.

The Balvenie Single Barrel, 15 Years Old

The Balvenie Single Barrel, 15 Years Old

Drawn from a single, traditional American bourbon cask Specially selected for bottling by the Malt Master Each bottling forms a limited edition of hand numbered bottles. A maximum of 350 bottles is obtained from any one cask.

The Balvenie 17 Years Old

The Balvenie 17 Years Old

Gentle floral aroma with hints of violet and lavender. Delicate smoke beautifully balanced with honeyed vanilla and spicy oakiness. Prominent smoke softens to reveal oaky honey and vanilla taste. Cinnamon and nutmeg develop with time. Sweet and spicy finish with a hint of smoke.

The Balvenie Port Wood, 21 Years Old

The Balvenie Port Wood, 21 Years Old

Following a long period of maturation in traditional American oak casks, the whisky is then finalized in large oak casks previously containing port Known as Port Pipes, these casks add a depth of flavor and some sweetness to The Balvenie. Sampled monthly by the Malt Master, they are only signed off for bottling, when the right amount of character has been imparted by the port.

The Balvenie, 30 Years Old

The Balvenie, 30 Years Old

After a lengthy period of maturation in traditional American oak casks, the whisky is finalized in large oak casks that previously contained port Great depth with rich dark chocolate, hints of plum, marzipan and caramelized pear Exceptionally smooth and warming finish with gentle spice and lingering sweetness.

The Balvenie, Tun 1401

The Balvenie, Tun 1401

The Balvenie Tun 1401 takes its name from the traditional wooden tun in which it is married. small samples of The Balvenie from six of the distillery's most precious casks were selected. They were then left to spend a few months getting to know one another in the oak vessel and, as he expected, the resulting malt proved to be even greater than the sum of its parts.