The Balvenie Stories Week of Peat 17 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70cl

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It’s also the second peated expression to be released by The Balvenie since 2002, when former distillery manager Ian Millar started making peated whisky at the Speyside distillery on an annual basis. Distillery Manager, Ian Millar, reminisces on how The Week of Peat came to be: “In a way, The Week of Peat [is] nothing new. Aromas of sweet peat smoke, butterscotch, delicate flowers and honey fill the nose, complemented by notes of oaky vanilla, orange zest, blossom honey, sweet cream and rich, sweet peat smoke throughout the palate. All of their core range, such as the 12 Year Old Doublewood and 14 Year Old Carribean Cask , are subject to this. Gentle aromas of peat smoke alongside floral honeyed notes, move into a velvety palate of vibrant citrus fruits, vanilla and oak.

Inspired by his findings on a trip to Islay, distillery manager Ian Millar initiated the annual project, proving that it's not all about Islay when it comes to splendid peated whisky. The Week of Peat is the result of 17 years of a patient and careful monitoring process to reach a perfect balance of peat and signature Balvenie flavour notes. The Balvenie Stories collection is designed to bring to life the tales of 'character, endeavour and craft' of those at Balvenie through the generations.Once you have bid you are stating you understand and that the checks stated above have been carried out and you are happy with the lot's condition. The three extra years in the ex-bourbon casks have mellowed out the peat but retained all the same character, depth and body that the previous expression is loved for. During this time please ensure that you undertake close up inspection of the Pictures/Description's given prior to placing any bids. We reserve the right to immediately and without prior notice deactivate, suspend and/or terminate your account if you do not abide by the Terms, if you act unlawful, if you do not act or use the Service in good faith, or if you cause any harm whatsoever to the Service, to other Members, to other persons or to us. In the mash house there was a beautiful smell of porridge, sweet honey and gentle smoke; it was good enough to bottle!

The Balvenie Stories are a range of exclusive single malt whiskies, each representing tales of character, endeavour and craft. The Service and your account are for your personal use only and may not be shared with any third parties. This is the second Week of Peat expression in the series which was previously a 14-year-old single malt. He sourced peat from the village of New Pitsligo, an hour east of Dufftown, and began experimenting with it in the Balvenie maltings. It’s not the easiest way to get malted barley, or the cheapest, but having direct control over the raw materials has allowed Balvenie to remain creative.After at least 12 years in bourbon barrels and hogsheads, the whisky is transferred to sherry casks for an additional nine months. They are based just below Glenfiddich, to which they supply floor maltings and share the same water source. Our boxes are made of 100% recyclable cardboard and our protective honeycomb paper wrap keeps your package safe and significantly reduces our need for plastic.

This time, it’s the distillery manager Gordon who has picked his favourite combination of casks to create the most moreish of whiskies. To be eligible for a full refund you must contact us to inform us of any issue within 24 hours of receipt. This lot is being sold by either; 1) a non-UK seller or 2) a VAT Registered Business, and is therefore subject to VAT. g. purchase, investment) whatsoever based on the Service you should consider obtaining third party professional/expert advice on the matter, and you should consider whether such the decision is suitable and feasible with respect to (inter alia) your financial status and situation, your particular knowledge/experience on the matter (e.The essence of the Balvenie Stories range is to narrate the legacy of 'character, endeavour, and craft' practiced by the Balvenie craftsmen over the years. For one week each year, Speyside's Balvenie distillery mixes things up, switching from its usual unpeated style, to producing peated single malt with Speyside peat! The Service has been prepared by us solely for information purposes to Members and the Service is based on information we consider reliable and we obtain the contents of the Service from a number of different third party sources (including Contributions), but we do not endorse, support, represent, warrant or guarantee the completeness, truthfulness, accuracy, or reliability of the Services and any information therein. We may, but are not under any obligation, to release new functionalities and tools or other features for the Service every now and then. Aromas of raisins, butterscotch and sweet spices fill the nose, and the palate offers notes of dark chocolate, orange peel, banana, raisins and caramel.

ABV) single malt scotch whisky results from a patient and careful monitoring process to reach a perfect balance of peat and signature Balvenie flavour notes - unmistakable honey, citrus and notes of peat smoke.Nothing in the Terms shall exclude or limit our liability for fraudulent misrepresentation or for death or personal injury resulting from gross negligence or willful misconduct by us. Paterson explained that Millar was originally inspired to experiment with making peated whisky at The Balvenie because the distillery is one of the few in Scotland to boast its own traditional floor malting. V. is the Dutch private limited liability company, having its statutory seat in Rotterdam, The Netherlands and its office at Zwaanshals 530, 3035 KS Rotterdam, The Netherlands.