Balvenie – Stories #9 – A Revelation Of Cask And Character 19 year old Whisky

This is a story of expertise, intuition, and the craft of Coopering whisky itself. The particular Sherry Oak maturation is the result of years of curiosity and learning, but the story begins with an unexpected discovery.

At Balvenie Distillery they have their own onsite cooperage, making and mending casks as they move between homing the sleeping whiskies. Tending to these casks are a group of experienced Makers called coopers who painstakingly build these casks by hand

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Intense ripe fruits and caramelised orange peel reveal beautifully toasted oak and milled barley.

Taste: Bold and balanced, flavours of currants, cherries and raisins give way to chewy fig, rich cacao and a creamy nutty finish.

Finish: Long and lingering