The Whiskey Lab Whispering Waters Balve’ddich 36 Year Single Malt Whiskey

The Whiskey Lab Whispering Waters Balve’ddich 36 Year Single Malt Whiskey, 50.2%-ABV, 700ml bottles.

About Whispering Waters Whiskey:

Whispering Waters is an independent bottling brand of Scotch whisky founded by Jay Roberts under his company, The Whiskey Lab. The brand specializes in single cask and small-batch releases sourced directly from various Scottish distilleries.

Brand Identity & Philosophy

The name "Whispering Waters" is a salute to the "Silent Service"—the traditional nickname for the submarine force—reflecting the founder’s background as a U.S. Navy submariner. The brand follows a strict quality commitment:

 

• True Cask Strength: Bottled at the natural ABV straight from the barrel.
• Natural Character: All whiskies are non-chill filtered and feature natural color with no additives.
• Single Cask Exclusivity: Each release comes from a single cask, meaning once it is sold out, it will not be reproduced.

   

Notable Releases & Tasting Notes

Whispering Waters sources spirits from several renowned distilleries, ranging from younger Speyside malts to extremely aged single grains:

• North British 35-Year Single Grain Scotch: Matured in ex-bourbon hogsheads, this release is noted for its smooth, velvety texture with flavors of caramel, dark honey, baked pear, and butterscotch.
• Invergordon 50-Year Single Grain Scotch: An exceptionally rare 50-year-old whisky finished in a 1st-fill ex-bourbon cask. It features a profile of candied fruit, caramelized sugar, and warming cinnamon spice.
• Braeval 9.97-Year Single Malt Scotch: Fully matured in a first-fill Pedro Ximenez (PX) sherry cask. It is described as having dark jammy fruits, silky dark chocolate, and honeyed dates.
• Girvan 27-Year Single Grain Scotch: This inaugural release offers notes of overripe bananas, candied bacon, and tropical pineapple with a rich brown butter finish.
• Glenallachie 10-Year Single Malt: Matured in 1st-fill Oloroso sherry casks, providing intense notes of dried figs, dark chocolate, and nutmeg.

Availability & Purchase Info

As an independent bottler, Whispering Waters releases are limited and sold through select retailers.

• Primary Retailer: The Whiskey Lab serves as the main hub for their collections.
• Other Stockists: Bottles can occasionally be found at specialty merchants like First Fill Spirits, Ace Beverage, and Central Perk Wine.
• Pricing: Releases generally range from $100 to $160 for standard age statements, while the rare 50-year-old expression retails for approximately $500.