Balvenie 17 yo The Week of Peat

Volume: 0.7 liters | Alcohol content: 49.4% | Not chill-filtered | With coloring

Balvenie 17 y.o. The Week of Peat

Special features: The Balvenie 17 Year The Week of Peat is a single malt whisky from the Balvenie Distillery in the Scottish Speyside. For this bottling, peated malt is used, with the peat sourced from the region. The maturation takes place in barrels made of American white oak, and the whisky has an alcohol content of 49.4% vol. It is an original bottling presented in an attractive tube.

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: On the nose, sweet peaty smoke and floral honey notes mingle with roasted malt and buttery fudge.
• Palate: A generous balance of vanilla and oak charm welcomes the way for more robust smoke. It also remains sweet with silky butterscotch and baking spices.
• Finish: In the finish, the peaty smoke lingers with delicate floral malt, poached fruits, creamy, oaky vanilla, and a hint of cinnamon.

Distillery/Bottler: The Balvenie Distillery was founded in 1892 by William Grant and is located in Dufftown, Scotland. Known for its traditional production methods, the distillery distills for one week each year using peated barley from the Tomintoul region. This method ensures that the Balvenie 17 Year The Week of Peat acquires a special character attributed to the peat used and the careful maturation process.

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