Balvenie 17 Year Old The Week of Peat Story No.2 Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70cl, 49.4% ABV

Balvenie 17 Year Old The Week of Peat Story No.2 Single Malt Scotch Whisky is an exceptional expression from the Speyside distillery, celebrating the unique practice of using peated malt during one week each year. Bottled at 49.4% ABV, it matured for 17 years in oak casks and is unchill-filtered, ensuring a rich and full-bodied character.

Specifications:

• Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Country of origin: Scotland
• Region: Speyside
• Distillery name: Balvenie Distillery
• Bottler: Balvenie Distillery
• Bottling series or collection name: Balvenie Stories
• Age: 17 years
• Alcohol strength (ABV): 49.4%
• Bottle size: 70cl
• Cask Information: Presumed ex-bourbon barrels

Production Process:

• Distilled during one week per year using peated malt.

Tasting Notes:

• Nose:

  • Sweet peat smoke
  • Floral notes
  • Butterscotch honey
  • Ripe apple
  • Dried apricot
  • Dark cherry
  • Cinnamon and clove
  • Oak barrels

• Palate:

  • Honeyed vanilla
  • Rich peat smoke
  • Butterscotch
  • Toasted almonds
  • Citrus flavors
  • Oaky vanilla
  • Blossom honey
  • Luxuriously creamy texture

• Finish:

  • Long and lingering
  • Warm peat embers
  • Spiced apple pie
  • Creamy vanilla sweetness

Balvenie 17 Year Old The Week of Peat offers a harmonious balance between sweet and smoky elements, delivering a multifaceted and sumptuous experience for connoisseurs.