Whisky 40 yo 70cl - The Balvenie

The Balvenie

Format: 70 cl

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Technical information
Producer The Balvenie
Type Whisky
Aromatic profile Notes of honey, vanilla, dried fruit
Ingredients Malted barley, water, yeast
Format 70 cl
Gradation 48.5%
Type of cask American and European oak barrels
Aging 40 years
Distillation method Distillation in copper stills
Number of distillations 2
Filtration Not cold filtered
Color Dark amber
Consumption At room temperature, neat or with a drop of water
The Whisky 40 yo 70cl - The Balvenie represents a masterpiece of Scottish distilling art, coming from the renowned Speyside region, known for the richness of its malts and the softness of its aromatic profiles. Made exclusively with malted barley and crystal-clear water, this whisky shows a complexity that only four decades of patient maturation in oak barrels can provide. The aging takes place mainly in American oak ex-bourbon barrels, enriched by a subsequent passage in sherry casks that impart depth and olfactory layering.

On the nose, it opens with elegant notes of acacia honey, vanilla, and a delicate hint of smoked wood, accompanied by fruity nuances of peach and candied citrus. On the palate, it reveals an enveloping structure, where the sweetness of the malt intertwines with sweet spices and a lingering aftertaste of butter caramel and toasted nuts. This whisky lends itself to meditative tasting moments, ideal to accompany dark chocolate or delicate cigars, enhancing every sip with its refined elegance and complexity. A true collector's treasure for high-end whisky enthusiasts.
Distillery

The Balvenie

Distillery

Discover 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
Country Scotland, United Kingdom
Region Speyside
Founded 1892

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).

Raw materials

malted barley spring water (Robbie Dubh)

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