Balvenie 30 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Awarded a gold medal at the 2005 International Wine & Spirit Competition. David Stewart, The Balvenie Malt Master has selected only from the finest vintage casks that were laid down during his early time at The Balvenie over thirty years ago. David's long experience in maturation has enabled him to create this rare and especially fine thirty year old single malt Scotch whisky. By marrying The Balvenie slowly aged in traditional Oak casks and also in Oloroso Sherry Butts, David has created a rich, mellow Scotch whisky with unusual depth and complexity. The traditional Oak - previously used to mature Bourbon - imbues warm honeyed tones, intense floral sweetness and distinct notes of vanilla, whereas The Balvenie matured in Sherry Wood displays a rich depth of colour, a dry oakiness and even greater refinement. The product of a lifetime's work, 'Thirty' has been bottled at natural strength to capture all the signature characteristics of The Balvenie. The Balvenie Thirty is already receiving industry accolades and consumers are equally impressed. In a blind taste test, members of our online Club enthused about The Balvenie Thirty: 'This is one of the finest malt whiskies that I have tasted.' 'Fantastic whisky, has a typical Balvenie character but a nutty sweetness, long and beautiful.' Silky smooth and honeyed on the nose with mellow oaky tones and hints of candied orange peel. The Balvenie Thirty has great depth with rich dark chocolate, hints of plum, marzipan and caramelised pear. An exceptionally smooth and warming finish with gentle spice and lingering sweetness.
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