The Balvenie 12 Year The Sweet Toast Of American Oak Single Malt Scotch Whisky

About

Thanks to natural alchemy and centuries-old craftsmanship, The Balvenie is unique among single malts. Our whisky-making process is dedicated to maintaining the Five Rare Crafts and we are the only distillery in Scotland that still grows its own barley, uses traditional floor maltings and keeps both a coppersmith and a team of coopers on site. And of course, our Malt Master David C. Stewart MBE presides over the all-important maturation process. Making The Balvenie the most hand-crafted of single malts.

Inspired to produce an even fruitier, sweeter Balvenie, Apprentice Malt Master Kelsey McKechnie had the bright idea to import Virgin Oak barrels from Kentucky. After deep toasting them at The Balvenie Cooperage they were filled with Balvenie aged in ex-bourbon barrels. The result is The Balvenie 12 Year The Sweet Toast Of American Oak Single Malt Scotch Whisky – a delectably complex whisky with notes of candied fruit, coconut and delicate vanilla.

Tasting Notes

NOSE: Sweet fruit and Oloroso sherry notes, layered with honey and vanilla.

PALATE: Smooth and mellow with beautifully combined flavors ~ nutty sweetness, cinnamon spiciness and a delicately proportioned layer of sherry.

FINISH: Long and warming.