Balvenie 27 Year Old A Rare Discovery From Distant Shores (2022)

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Balvenie 27 Year Old Speyside single malt Scotch whisky.
Balvenie 27 Year Old A Rare Discovery From Distant Shores (2022)
Regular price £1,410.00 GBP
Regular price Sale price £1,410.00 GBP
£1,175.00 ex VAT
Sale Sold out

Bottle Information

Bottler: Distillery
Cask Type: rum cask matured
Type: Single Malt Scotch
Volume: 70cl
Region: Speyside
Age: 27 Year Old
ABV: 48.00%

Tasting Notes

Nose: Rich and indulgent with notes of muscovado sugar and manuka honey. Lighter fruit notes intersperse the aroma with occasional hints of green banana and light spice. Taste: Beautifully smooth with a velvet vanilla viscosity. The initial burst of sweetness graduates to treacle toffee, aged leather and deep oak tannin. Finish: Lingering sweet with a wonderful mouth-coating oiliness.
Balvenie 27 Year Old Speyside single malt Scotch whisky. Limited edition release for the Balvenie Stories series. Double matured in ex-Caroni Rum casks (since 2014) selected by David Stewart of Balvenie and John Barrett of Bristol Spirits.
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Founded in 1824 by James McGregor, Balmenach Distillery is nestled on his farm in Cromdale, within Scotland’s prestigious Speyside whisky region. This ideal location benefits from an abundant supply of chilly, peaty water flowing from the Hills of Cromdale, essential for crafting exceptional single malt Scotch whisky. By 1897, the introduction of a branch line from the Strathspey Railway enabled Balmenach to capitalize on the booming demand for fine Speyside scotch whisky, enhancing its distribution and profitability. Today, Balmenach Distillery stands out as one of the few remaining Scottish distilleries that have preserved their traditional wooden washbacks, worm tubs for cooling spirit from its six copper stills, a round red brick chimney, and historic dunnage warehouses. These authentic features underscore Balmenach’s commitment to traditional whisky-making craftsmanship. Signatory Vintage and Cadenheads are prominent independent bottlers offering Balmenach’s distinguished single malts, while Balmenach’s Caorunn Gin has garnered immense popularity among gin enthusiasts. Whether you’re a seasoned whisky connoisseur or a curious traveler, Balmenach Distillery provides an authentic Speyside whisky experience, blending rich heritage with exceptional quality to create some of Scotland’s finest spirits.
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