The Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 Year Single Malt Scotch Whiskey

The Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 Year Single Malt Scotch Whiskey 43%-ABV, 50ml Bottle.

About The Balvenie:

The Balvenie is a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky distillery in Dufftown, Scotland, known for its commitment to traditional craftsmanship and innovation, particularly its pioneering use of cask finishing. The distillery is owned by William Grant & Sons and is one of the few in Scotland to perform its own floor malting. Its whiskies, like the flagship 12-year-old DoubleWood, are typically rich, sweet, and non-peated, with notes of honey, vanilla, and fruit.

Key features and characteristics

• Location: The distillery is in Dufftown, a town within the Speyside region of Scotland. The name "Balvenie" means "village of luck".
• Ownership: It is owned by William Grant & Sons and was built by William J. Grant in 1892.
• Craftsmanship: Balvenie is one of the few distilleries that still performs its own floor malting, a traditional step in whisky production.
• Cask finishing: The distillery is famous for pioneering the technique of cask finishing, where whisky is matured in two different types of casks. This process was developed by Malt Master David Stewart.
  • The 12-year-old DoubleWood, for example, is first aged in American oak bourbon barrels and then finished in sherry casks, creating a complex flavor profile.
• Flavor profile: Balvenie whiskies are typically sweet and malty, with characteristic Speyside notes of honey, vanilla, and light fruit. The brand is known for being non-peated.
• Product range: The distillery offers a wide range of single malts, from the popular 12-year-old DoubleWood to older expressions like the 30-year-old and special collections such as "Stories" and "Rare Marriages".
• Visitor experience: The distillery is open to the public for tours, which are recommended to be booked in advance, and offers unique experiences like bottling your own whisky.
  
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