The Balvenie The Sweet Toast of American Oak Single Malt Scotch Whisky Aged 12 Years (750ml)

In the glass this is a complex whisky with incandescent notes of caramelised fruits, delicate vanilla and oak. The classic Balvenie flavor is enhanced by even stronger, sweeter coconut and warm honey notes. It has taken on a really amazing fruity flavor and the colour is really rich.

Inspired to produce an even fruitier, sweeter Balvenie whisky, Malt Master Kelsey McKechnie had the bright idea to import Virgin Oak barrels from Kentucky. After deep toasting them at The Balvenie Cooperage they were filled with Balvenie aged in ex-bourbon barrels.

Once the barrels safely arrive on Scottish soil, the pre-toasted casks are given an extra deep toast in The Balvenie Cooperage to drive the heat further into the wood and bring out as much flavor as possible. 

And then the wait begins. The toasted casks are filled with whisky aged primarily in ex-bourbon casks, before being laid down to mature for a few more months, a process known as ‘cask finishing’ and pioneered by Kelsey’s mentor, David C Stewart.