Raw materials
malted barley
spring water (Robbie Dubh)
Distillery
The Balvenie
Explore the spirits, production style and story of The Balvenie.
The Balvenie is a renowned single malt Scotch produced in Dufftown (Speyside). The brand is known for its artisanal approach — the so‑called "Five Rare Crafts" — and for a range of expressions focused on maturation and wood‑finishing.
whisky
single malt
Speyside single malt
aged whisky
whisky with cask finishing
Producer range
Producer range The Balvenie
Spirit categories
whisky
single malt
Speyside single malt
aged whisky
whisky with cask finishing
Representative products
The Balvenie DoubleWood 12y 70cl
The Balvenie 14y Caribbean Cask Single Malt 70cl
The Balvenie PortWood 21y 70cl
The Balvenie Rare Marriage 25y 70cl
The Balvenie 40y 70cl
The Balvenie The Sweet Toast Of American Oak 12y 70cl
The Balvenie The Week Of Peat 14y 70cl
The Balvenie 12 Years Double Wood 70cl - Giftbox
The Balvenie 14 Years Caribbean Cask 70cl
Casks and ageing vessels
ex‑bourbon casks (American oak)
European oak casks (sherry, Oloroso)
ex‑rum Caribbean casks
pipe/ex‑port casks
American virgin oak casks (virgin oak)
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
Production follows the so‑called "Five Rare Crafts": on‑site barley growing for part of the supply, traditional malting floor, on‑site coppersmith and cooper, and supervision by the Malt Master. The spirit is normally double‑distilled and matured in oak casks with frequent use of finishes in casks that previously held sherry, rum, port or bourbon, depending on the expression.
Distillation
Double distillation in copper pot stills; the shape and configuration of the stills contribute to the character of the spirit.
Ageing
Aging in oak casks; widespread use of wood finishing (transfer into casks that have held sherry, rum, port or into virgin American oak to achieve different aromatic profiles).
Producer history The Balvenie
Founded in the late 19th century by the Grant family, The Balvenie is located in Dufftown, Speyside. It remains part of the William Grant & Sons family group and has preserved traditional practices that link the site to the land and the cask (traditional malting floor, cooperage and on‑site barley growing).
Production philosophy
Craftsmanship, continuity of traditional practices and careful maturation: The Balvenie highlights the work of its masters (Malt Master, coopers, coppersmith) and seeks its flavor profile through judicious use of casks and wood‑finishing techniques.
Territory
Dufftown, Speyside, Banffshire (Scotland). Local water source: Robbie Dubh (used in the production process).
Awards and recognitions
The Balvenie PortWood 21 has received recognition at international competitions (including awards at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and the International Wine & Spirit Competition in past years).
The Balvenie
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