{"title":"Balvenie","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"balvenie-doublewood-12-year-old-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","title":"Balvenie Doublewood 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-8 col-md-offset-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"description\" class=\"body-text ng-binding\" ng-bind-html=\"productDetails.productcopy\"\u003eBalvenie 12 Year Old Double Wood Whisky is rich and smooth with flavours of rich honey and subtle sherry flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv ng-if=\"productDetails.awardwinner === 'true' || productDetails.awardwinner === 'True'\" class=\"ng-scope\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"ng-binding\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAwards Won\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-binding\"\u003eGold - San Francisco World Spirit Awards 2012\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Balvenie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28326930382932,"sku":"BAL-DBL-12-700","price":92.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/9753\/6596\/products\/tds-balvenie-12.jpg?v=1570796832"},{"product_id":"balvenie-triple-cask-25-year-old-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","title":"Balvenie Triple Cask 25 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the top of the Balvenie Triple Cask range sits the 25 Year Old. This incredible expression contains whiskies aged in traditional refill casks, first-fill ex-bourbon barrels and first-fill Oloroso Sherry butts, which have been matured for at least 25 years and allowed to marry for around six months in a marrying tun before being bottled. Astonishing stuff from the renowned Speyside distillers.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Balvenie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28332037865556,"sku":"BALV-TRIPLE-25","price":694.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/9753\/6596\/products\/tds-balvenie-triple-cask-25.jpg?v=1559371055"},{"product_id":"balvenie-21-year-old-madeira-cask-scotch-whisky-700ml","title":"Balvenie 21 Year Old Madeira Cask Scotch Whisky 700ml","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rare limited-edition single malt was aged entirely in traditional oak whisky casks for more than twenty years before been reassigned for a further cycle of maturation in casks formally used in the production of Portuguese, fortified Madeira wine. It was sampled regularly by the Balvenie Malt Master- David Stewart (who this year celebrated a remarkable 53rd year in the business) to ensure that just the right amount of character is imparted by the Madeira casks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"... \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eImagine Balvenie Port Wood 21 year old, but with more sweetness; damson jam, blueberries, and a slight singed note before maple syrup calls in from the back\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e...\" - Dave Broom, Whisky Advocate\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balvenie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28336664084564,"sku":"BALV-MADEIRA-21","price":354.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/9753\/6596\/products\/tds-balvenie-madeira.jpg?v=1559436542"},{"product_id":"balvenie-12-year-old-single-barrel-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","title":"Balvenie 12 Year Old Single Barrel First Fill Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalvenie initially launched its Single Barrel range in 2013 and was discontinued in 2022. 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Bottled at 50.4% ABV without an age statement. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAvailable globally beginning October 2019.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balvenie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39271139737791,"sku":"BALVENIE-TUN-BATCH-6","price":569.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/9753\/6596\/products\/tds-balvenie-tun-1509-batch-2.jpg?v=1615617875"},{"product_id":"balvenie-doublewood-12-year-old-2-glasses-gift-pack-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","title":"Balvenie Doublewood 12 Year Old + 1 Glass Gift Pack Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-8 col-md-offset-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-text ng-binding\" itemprop=\"description\" ng-bind-html=\"productDetails.productcopy\"\u003eBalvenie 12 Year Old Double Wood Whisky is rich and smooth with flavours of rich honey and subtle sherry flavours.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ng-scope\" ng-if=\"productDetails.awardwinner === 'true' || productDetails.awardwinner === 'True'\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"ng-binding\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAwards Won\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-binding\"\u003eGold - San Francisco World Spirit Awards 2012\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Balvenie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39600759898303,"sku":"BALVENIE-12-GLASS-PACK","price":119.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/9753\/6596\/products\/tds-balvenie-12-glass-pack.jpg?v=1618631769"},{"product_id":"balvenie-21-year-old-single-barrel-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","title":"Balvenie 21 Year Old Single Barrel Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCask Number: 3842\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottling Date: 02\/2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 21 year old single malt from Balvenie that has been matured in a single refill American oak cask for more than two decades before being bottled at 47.8% ABV. This expression has heaps of honeycomb, vanilla, honey, brioche, cinnamon, and maple syrup alongside the pronounced barely and gentle oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach is also hand-numbered and labelled with the cask reference number. 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Inspired by the history of Balvenie castle, this story celebrates the story of the rose, the desire of our visitors for a distillery exclusive and the romance in creating a new whisky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Second Red Rose is finished in Australian Shiraz casks, for an elegant dram brimming with notes of fresh, ripe fruits and delicate spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIntense ripe fruits combined with robust earthy tones, reveal the mouth-watering fragrance from fresh mango and subtle oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAn initial burst of blackberry and ripe peach sweetness, conceal flavours of vibrant oak and cracked black pepper leaving a gentle woody spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLingering oakiness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balvenie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43615909445847,"sku":"BALVENIE-21-RED-ROSE","price":799.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/9753\/6596\/products\/tds-balvenie-21yo-red-rose.jpg?v=1674188522"},{"product_id":"balvenie-16-year-old-french-oak-pineau-cask-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","title":"Balvenie 16 Year Old French Oak Pineau Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Balvenie French Oak is a vibrant single malt finished in casks previously held wine from the French Charentes vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePineau des Charentes is a fortified wine made from unfermented grape juice, to which a Cognac eau-de-vie is added and then matured. Pineau us also found as a home-made product in the neighbouring Deau-Sevres and Vendee departements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Balvenie USA brand ambassador Lorne Cousin suggested Malt Master David C. Stewart MBE explore these casks after a trip to the region with his family where he fondly remembers sipping an aperitif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the first of The Balvenie finishes to explore French Oak. Pineau is akin to cognac in terms of production and flavour, allowing us to capitalise on the rise of this flavour profile and its premium credentials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose: \u003c\/strong\u003eBeautifully balanced light floral notes from lotus and geranium flowers dance between hints of fresh meadow grass and pealed apple skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn energising zing from tangy lemon rind and grapefruit meet the delicate subtle sweetness of glazed fruits and spice from root ginger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish: \u003c\/strong\u003eRefreshingly concise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Hccl5JdAq1Q\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balvenie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43703111450839,"sku":"BALVENIE-16-FRENCH-OAK","price":299.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/9753\/6596\/products\/tds-balvenie-16yo-french-oak.jpg?v=1678953199"},{"product_id":"balvenie-19-year-old-the-week-of-peat-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","title":"Balvenie 19 Year Old The Week Of Peat Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEager to experiment with The Balvenie profile using what he had learnt from a recent trip to Islay, distillery manager Ian Millar ordered a batch of Speyside peat for the kiln. For a week a year, The Balvenie distils a batch of peated malt, resulting in this richly smoky expression with notes of fresh citrus, creamy vanilla and Balvenie’s signature honeyed sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFirst-fill and refill American oak bourbon casks amplify the peat’s rich smokiness and draw out a syrupy sweetness while Oloroso sherry butts round it out with a new lingering taste of cinnamon and ginger spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose: \u003c\/strong\u003eA malty sweetness on the nose complemented by beautifully toasted oak and rich smoke. Vanilla toffee gives way to a cinnamon spiciness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste: \u003c\/strong\u003eRich and earthy smoke reveals syrupy sweetness, fresh citrus, creamy vanilla and honey, ending with cinnamon and ginger spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish: \u003c\/strong\u003eDelicate smoke with a lingering and spicy sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balvenie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43832345657559,"sku":"BALVENIE-19-WEEK-PEAT","price":499.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/9753\/6596\/files\/tds-balvenie-19yo-week-peat.jpg?v=1685342415"},{"product_id":"balvenie-27-year-old-distant-shores-caroni-rum-cask-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","title":"Balvenie 27 Year Old Distant Shores Caroni Rum Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the story of a rare Caribbean rum maturation that begins not in a distillery warehouse, but amongst the glistening bottle-lined shelves of The Balvenie’s Sample Room…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA whisky finished in ex-Caroni rum casks for a taste that develops from velvety vanilla sweetness to treacle toffee, aged leather and deep oak tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose: \u003c\/strong\u003eRich 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBeautifully smooth with a velvet vanilla viscosity. The initial burst of sweetness graduates to treacle toffee, aged leather and deep oak tannin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish: \u003c\/strong\u003eLingering sweet with a wonderful mouth-coating oiliness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balvenie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43983498019031,"sku":"BALVENIE-27-DISTANT-SHORES","price":2399.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/9753\/6596\/files\/tds-balvenie-27yo-rum-cask.jpg?v=1690518690"},{"product_id":"balvenie-tun-1509-batch-no-5-cask-strength-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","title":"Balvenie Tun 1509 Batch No.5 Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Balvenie Tun 1509 is limited edition series which features single malts selected and blended by malt master David Stewart. These whiskies are then allowed to mature further in the distillery's Warehouse 24 in a large vat dubbed Tun 1509. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis expression is the 5th in the limited edition Tun 1509 series from Balvenie, released in 2018. It consists of whisky selected by Malt Master David E. Stewart from 29 unique casks — 10 traditional American oak barrels, 8 sherry butt, 8 sherry hogshead, and 3 refill American oak hogsheads — that are married together into the Tun and left to marry for 3 months in Warehouse 24. It is bottled at 52.6% ABV and released in limited quantities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose: \u003c\/strong\u003eHoney, oatmeal, orange, vanilla, some coconut, walnut, spicy tannins, herbs, leather, light raisins, peach\/apricot jam, almonds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste: \u003c\/strong\u003eVelvety start, the alcohol is well integrated, honey, apricot, vanilla, orange, almonds, oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and soft, dried apricots, marzipan, raisins, spicy wood at the back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA mix of 29 bourbon and sherry casks that were mingled for 3 months in Balvenie's bespoke marrying vessel, the Tun. Fragrant oriental spices on the nose: ginger, cinnamon, fresh orange juice, and brittle toffee. Full and smooth on the palate, with sweet sherry and spicy Jaffa orange. Long in the finish, with dark chocolate, oak tannins, raisins, and licorice at the close.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Gavin Smith, Whisky Advocate (92 Points)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balvenie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45702714228951,"sku":"BALVENIE-TUN-BATCH-5","price":549.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/9753\/6596\/products\/tds-balvenie-tun-1509-batch-2.jpg?v=1615617875"},{"product_id":"balvenie-19-year-old-a-revelation-of-cask-character-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","title":"Balvenie 19 Year Old A Revelation of Cask \u0026 Character Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003eSherry Oak maturation whisky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the result of years of curiosity and learning, but our story begins with an unexpected \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003ediscovery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e even longer ago.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003eOak casks\u003c\/span\u003e were used to transport whisky, and by the time it reached its destination, \u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003ethe whisky\u003c\/span\u003e would have taken on some of the depth and richness of whatever liquid these \u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003ecasks\u003c\/span\u003e once held. Storage in certain \u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003ecasks\u003c\/span\u003e became a \u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003econscious\u003c\/span\u003e rather than circumstantial choice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis Single Malt was aged entirely in European oak Oloroso Sherry casks, the first whisky from Balvenie's Stories Collection that has been matured entirely in Sherry casks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose: \u003c\/strong\u003eIntense ripe fruits and caramelised orange peel reveal beautifully toasted oak and milled barley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste: \u003c\/strong\u003eBold and balanced, flavours of currants, cherries and raisins give way to chewy fig, rich cacao and a creamy nutty finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish: \u003c\/strong\u003eLong and lingering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Balvenie’s latest “Stories Collection” whisky boasts a pleasing interplay between oak and its other flavors. It’s a satisfying pour with great body in the mouth and a slight (and enjoyable) curveball on the finish, with both coffee and fruit taking things all the way home ... A Revelation of Cask and Character” is meant to highlight The Balvenie’s high level of control throughout the whisky making process, including the distillery’s on-site cooperage to maintain a range of aging and finishing casks ... Because of its 100-percent sherry cask maturation, in an ideal world, I’d keep a bottle on hand to compare with the distillery’s other releases. 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These casks hold a special place in The Balvenie story. Malt Master Kelsey McKechnie and Warehouse Co-Ordinator George Paterson, united by a keen eye for exceptional casks, have collaborated to create this remarkable collection. Years of friendship and George's unparalleled knowledge of Balvenie’s warehouses guide their selection, bringing forth whiskies brimming with rare potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDestined for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003eSingle Barrel 12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e glory, this whisky took an intriguing turn. Distilled just after peat week, a whisper of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003esmokiness \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003einfused the spirit, a surprising note that complements the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003erich character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e imparted by our finest Bourbon casks during its 14-year slumber. This \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003eunexpected encounter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has yielded a whisky unlike any other, a testament to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003esubtle influences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that shape a Balvenie. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCandied orange peel is grounded in \u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003ewoody\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003eearthy \u003c\/span\u003eflavours from beautifully\u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003e roasted malt \u003c\/span\u003eand deep vanilla oakiness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Very good indeed. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Serge, Whisky Fun (87 Points)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balvenie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45854816993495,"sku":"BALVENIE-14-CURIOUS","price":189.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/9753\/6596\/files\/tds-balvenie-14yo-curious.jpg?v=1731806180"},{"product_id":"balvenie-18-year-old-french-pineau-cask-collection-of-curious-casks-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","title":"Balvenie 18 Year Old French Pineau Cask Collection Of Curious Casks Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Single Cask Distilled in 2005\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalvenie’s ‘A Collection of Curious Casks’ consists in a range of single cask releases within the Stories range. These casks hold a special place in The Balvenie story. Malt Master Kelsey McKechnie and Warehouse Co-Ordinator George Paterson, united by a keen eye for exceptional casks, have collaborated to create this remarkable collection. Years of friendship and George's unparalleled knowledge of Balvenie’s warehouses guide their selection, bringing forth whiskies brimming with rare potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese casks hold a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003especial place\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in The Balvenie story. Originally part of David C. Stewart's experiment with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003eFrench Pineau casks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, they initially didn't meet his exacting standards. Yet, their journey continued. Left to mature for an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003eadditional eight years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e under Kelsey's watchful eye, they revealed a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003eremarkable transformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The result? A whisky showcasing the enduring influence of time and David's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003epioneering spirit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntriguing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003elayers of spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003erich sweetness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e layer on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003ecreamy vanilla \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003ehoney \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebefore revealing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003egentle oaky tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balvenie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45854825087191,"sku":"BALVENIE-18-CURIOUS","price":449.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/9753\/6596\/files\/tds-balvenie-18yo-curious.jpg?v=1731807597"},{"product_id":"balvenie-13-year-old-moscatel-cask-taiwanese-exclusive-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","title":"Balvenie 13 Year Old Moscatel Cask Taiwanese Exclusive Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the first time, Kelsey McKechnie, The Balvenie's malt master, has created a Taiwan-exclusive limited-edition wine specifically designed for a single market, presenting a multi-layered sherry flavour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LongText_nobreak__fMyYX\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKelsey brought the memory of the multi-layered and sweet flavour she experienced in Taiwan back to Scotland, and decided to choose Oloroso sherry cask whiskey aged for 13 years in the Balvenie cellar, paired with the rare Moscatel sherry cask, to create this Complementing the delicate flavours of Taiwanese cuisine, the 13-year-old Moscatel Sherry Cask Single Malt Whiskey is a perfect match and is only available in Taiwan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe steady dry fruit, wood and nutty tones of the Oloroso sherry barrels are layered with the light floral and fruity sweetness of the Moscatel sherry barrels through the Balvenie barreling process, cleverly combining the two different styles of snow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavors of Li Tong are intertwined and blended, and the classic honey flavor of Balvenie runs through it. The layers are rich and diverse, and the finish is long and \u003cspan class=\"LongText_nobreak__fMyYX\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003edelicate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balvenie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45854827512023,"sku":"BALVENIE-13-MOSCATEL","price":329.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/9753\/6596\/files\/tds-balvenie-13yo-moscatel.jpg?v=1731809503"},{"product_id":"balvenie-12-year-old-golden-cask-rum-cask-finish-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","title":"Balvenie 12 Year Old Golden Cask Rum Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LongText_paragraph__pC68H\"\u003eA TROPICAL WHISKY BORN FROM TWO \u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003eDISTINCT CLIMATES.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LongText_paragraph__pC68H\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003eCrafted\u003c\/span\u003e with patience and expertise at The Balvenie Distillery, The Balvenie 12 Year Old Golden Cask is a whisky shaped by contrast - where the warmth of the Caribbean meets the cool embrace of Scotland. This addition to our collection is a testament to the art of \u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003ecask finishing\u003c\/span\u003e, delivering a rich, tropical \u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003ecomplexity\u003c\/span\u003e unlike any other.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LongText_paragraph__pC68H\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA longer journey, makes a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003esweeter finish; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003em\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eatured for 12 years in t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003eraditional whisky casks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this single malt first develops The Balvenie’s signature notes of warm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003ehoney\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and smooth \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003evanilla\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is then finished in bespoke rum-seasoned casks, created by blending rums aged under the Caribbean sun with those matured low and slow in Scotland’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003eSpeyside\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e air. This unique process infuses the whisky with bold layers of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003ecandied fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003eoasted oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003edelicate spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LongText_paragraph__pC68H\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst cask: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTwelve years of \u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003ematuration\u003c\/span\u003e in \u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003etraditional\u003c\/span\u003e whisky casks imparts a complex character of \u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003esmooth honey\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LongText_paragraph__pC68H\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecond cask: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA finishing period in casks \u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003eseasoned\u003c\/span\u003e with a bespoke rum blend adds \u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003ebalanced layers\u003c\/span\u003e of \u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003etropical candied fruit\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003evanilla\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LongText_paragraph__pC68H\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe result: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA whisky of remarkable \u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003edepth\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003ebalance\u003c\/span\u003e. On the nose, ripe bananas, \u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003evanilla\u003c\/span\u003e, and toffee peanut brittle lead the way. The palate reveals sun-baked dried fruits, rich malted \u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003ebarley\u003c\/span\u003e, and indulgent toffee, all wrapped in a \u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003ewarm\u003c\/span\u003e embrace of woody spice. 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