Balvenie Stories A Day of Dark Barley 26 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
Volume: 700ml ABV: 47.8% Age: 26 Years Old Country: Scotland
The Balvenie Distillery was first founded back in 1892 by William Grant a cattle herder from the upper reaches of the River Deveron. Having previously worked at the Mortlach Distillery where he was employed as a clerk and then a manager. This is where he learned the distilling trade and was quick to catch on to how successful you could become. David Stewart the Balvenie Malt Master is one of the industries most experienced whisky experts. David created the process wood finishing and changed the industry and the the flavour of whisky.
Craftspeople have worked at this distillery for over centuries and they all have great stories. The Balvenie Stories editions are about these stories and tell them in a way that your palate can understand them. You are taken to a part of this distilleries history and share a memorable moment that made the whisky so desirable across the world. This edition of The Balvenie Stories focuses on a conversation with Dave Stewart, Brian Webster and Robbie Gormley about the day they first used hard, over-roasted, brittle barley to make a Balvenie heavy with oak and smoke.
Our Tasting Notes
Nose: Strong malt, sweet vanilla with notes of oak and spice.
Taste: Continued sweetness, with a hint of citrus before more vanilla and spice.
Finish: Lasting, lingering vanilla with just a hint of spice.
