Dram of the day; The Balvenie Rum Cask Single Malt-Whisky

The Balvenie Distillery lies at the very heart of Scotch whisky distillation in Speyside, in the Scottish Highlands.

The 1890’s were boom years for the Scotch whisky industry and in early 1892 work began to convert an eighteenth century mansion, Balvenie New House, into a distillery. The basement was to become a bonded store for maturing whisky, the first storey a malt floor, whilst the upper two floors were to be used as grain lofts.  The building took fifteen months to complete and on 1st May 1893, the first distillation took place at the new distillery,


The Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Whisky extra matured in Caribbean Rum Casks.

From the distillery comes Cuban Selection characterised by toffee, vanilla, and a hint of fruit.

The delicate fresh taste of Caribbean rum enhances The Balvinnie's vanilla notes in the finishing ~ whilst adding spicy aromatic qualities to the whisky.

Tasting notes :-

Nose  : Rich, sweet and creamy toffee on the nose combines with fresh fruit notes.

Palate : Rounded with vanilla and sweet oak notes, with a fruity character that develops with time.

Finish : Soft and lingering.

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Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 40%

The unusual name comes from what would now be know as a repetitive strain injury. Before the malt houses became mechanicalised and the malted barley was turned by hand some malt men used to develop a temporary strain known locally as Monkey Shoulder, 

 

Inspired by their craft William Grants have created Monkey Shoulder. Their first ever blended triple malt Scotch whisky, unlike traditional blends Monkey Shoulder uses just three of Speyside’s finest single malts Glenfiddich, Balvenie and Kinvinnie and no grain whisky resulting in a richer blended malt of exceptional smoothness.

Colour: Full (old) gold, 

Nose: Initially sweet, flowery, light spice with soft leather. Becomes sweeter still with coconut. 

With added water, there's chocolate, orange & more vanilla.

Palate: a good balance between citric, vanilla, spiciness & some soft, sultana-like fruits.

With a lovely melted chocolate tone on the finish.

For more information on the distilleries involved in the production please click the distillery names Glenfiddich, Balvenie and Kinvinnie.

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Balvenie Madeira Cask 17 year old Scotch Whisky

The latest in the series of six, the new 2009 release limited edition 17 year old finished in Madeira casks.


Balvenie Madeira Cask 17 year old Scotch Whisky Tasting Note:
Exceptionally rich luxurious aromas translate into an equally rewarding flavour of spice and dried fruit for malt enthusiasts will enjoy discovering in the glass.

Matured & finished in traditional oak previously used to fortify Madeira wine, a real treat for enthusiast.


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Balvenie Single Malt Whisky 15year old Single Barrel 47.8%

Cask Strength Speyside region. Balvenie Scotch Whisky.

The yield of just one single cask of no more than 350 bottles.

Tasting Notes

Nose ~ Fragrant aroma of vanilla honeyed sweetness, hints of heather and dry oaky notes.

Taste ~ Rich and complex, suggestive of years of careful ageing, it has a honeyed maltiness with vanilla oak flavours, and hints of spicy peat notes.


It has a long and complex finish with a touch of liquorice

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The Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a Medium to Full Whisky

Dried Fruits - Citric Fruits - Sherry Influence - Honey and Malty

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Balvenie Single Malt Whisky 12 year old Signature 40%, 70cl

The Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distilling Equipment

Stainless Steel Mash Tun,
10 Douglas Fir Washbacks,
4 Wash Stills,
5 Sprit Stills,
Matured using a large proportion of European Sherry casks.
Retains its own maltings for part of its malt supply.
On site cooperage

Ltd Release - Batch No 001 is an exposition of the traditional art of The Balvenie Malt Master, David Stewart.

Balvenie Single Malt Whisky 12 year old Signature Tasting Notes..


Nose: Rich and complex with honey, citrus fruits and vanilla oak notes.

Taste:

The finish is warm and lingering.
Rich and honeyed with a hint of sherry fruitiness. A spiciness of cinnamon and nutmeg and a subtle oakiness develop with time.

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The Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a Medium to Full Whisky

Dried Fruits - Citric Fruits - Sherry Influence - Honey and Malty

To see which whiskies are similar in style to The Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Whisky Click Here Then look in column 3

Balvenie Single Malt Whisky 12 year old Double Wood

Current Owners William Grant & Sons Ltd.

Location Dufftown, Speyside
Water source Robbie Dubh.

Balvenie Single Malt Whisky 12 year old Double WoodTasting Note -

Nose: Sweet fruit and oloroso sherry notes, layered with honey and vanilla.

Taste: A smooth and mellow single malt of beautifully combined flavours – nutty sweetness, cinnamon spiciness and a delicately proportioned layer of sherry – with a long and warming finish.

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The Balvenie 21 yr old, 40%, Port wood Single Malt Scotch whisky

'Class in a glass' To create The Balvenie Portwood 21 Year Old, rare 21 Year Old Balvenie - which has been matured in traditional oak casks - is transferred to a port cask, or pipe, which has held fine port wines.

Here it is sampled every month by The Balvenie Malt Master to ensure that just the right amount of character is imparted by the port casks, enhancing and developing the single malt, whilst preserving its original characteristics.

The Balvenie Portwood 21 Year Old was awarded the trophy for 'best single malt 12 years and over' at the 2004 International Wine & Spirits competition, being described by the judges as 'class in a glass'.

The Balvenie Portwood 21 Year Old was also awarded a gold medal at the International Spirits Challenge 2004

Balvenie Whisky Tasting Notes.

Nose ~ Biscuited, honeyed sweetness.

Taste ~ Hints of ripe apricots with a touch of allspice and smoke, becoming honeyed and nutty.

Finish ~ Soft, warm and lingering.Silver medal winner at the International Spirits Challenge 2003.

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