Balvenie 17 Year Old Madeira Cask

Limited edition matured exclusively in traditional American oak whisky casks before being transferred to barrels previously used in the production of fortified Madeira wine. Winner 'International Wine & Spirit Competition' Gold Best in Class 2010 Award. Balvenie One of the last distilleries in Scotland which carries out the entire process of converting barley grown on its own farm, just across the road, into malt whisky which it bottles in the company’s own bottling plant.
Skilled coopers and a coppersmith ply their traditional skills. There are so many casks maturing here that during nights of extremely gentle weather,  when the sky over Speyside is alive with twinkling stars, you can hear a fair few of them snoring contentedly.  

Rich, deep and complex nose. Spicy, earthy oak notes with subtle hints of vanilla and honey. Soft fruit aromas, a slow baked apple infused with cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. he deep, luxurious aromas translate into an equally rewarding flavour. Initial sweet vanilla oak notes gradually develop into rich spices and dried fruits.