The Balvenie Tun 1509 | Batch #1 | Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Detailed Description

Balvenie Tun 1509 Batch #1 was made by marrying together 42 of the finest casks — 35 traditional American Oak barrels and seven European oak sherry butts — from Balvenie’s aging stock. Each of the casks was hand-selected by David Stewart, who has served as Balvenie’s Malt Master for the past five decades. “I’ve carefully considered each of the 42 whiskies in turn and they all bring something different to the table. Once the whisky was blended together, Stewart rested it for several months in Tun 1509 — one the distillery’s unique marrying vessels — to create a single malt that was greater than the sum of its already precious parts.

The Balvenie Tun 1509 | Batch #1 | Single Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting Notes

Nose: Rich, with floral notes, orange peel, burnt sugar and vanilla.

Palate: Smooth, with notes of coffee, cinnamon, cloves and red fruits — particularly raisins and plums.

Finish: Long and Complex, with trace notes of oak and blossom honey.

Distillery Information

The spirit of craft lives on at The Balvenie, the only distillery in the Scottish Highlands that maintains the Five Rare Crafts of whisky making. This commitment to craftsmanship brings invaluable skill, knowledge, experience and passion to every stage of the process through the hands of our dedicated craftsmen. In a world of automation, The Balvenie maintains its distinctive character, and its heart.