Volume: 0.7 liters | Alcohol content: 42.2% | Not chill-filtered | No coloring
Balvenie 40 y.o.
Special features: The Balvenie 40 years belongs to the exclusive 'Rare Marriages Collection' and was personally crafted by Malt Master David C. Stewart. This extraordinary single malt combines rare casks from traditional American and European oak, which matured for over four decades in the warehouses of the Balvenie Distillery in Dufftown, Scotland. The bottling is done at cask strength with 42.2% ABV, without chill filtration and without coloring, highlighting the authenticity and depth of this masterpiece.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: A seductive bouquet of honey and orange marmalade, accompanied by fruity notes and a hint of vanilla.
Palate: Full-bodied and complex with flavors of orange blossoms, candied ginger, and sweet honey, underpinned by vanilla and fruity sherry.
Finish: Warming and elegant with sweet and fresh notes of honey and citrus fruits.
Distillery/Bottler: The Balvenie Distillery was founded in 1892 by William Grant in Dufftown, Scotland, and is known for its artisanal production of single malt whiskies. It is one of the few distilleries that still has its own malting floors, a cooperage, and its own barley cultivation. David C. Stewart MBE, the Malt Master of Balvenie, has been with the company since 1962 and was honored in 2016 for his contributions to the Scottish whisky industry.
Product details:
Manufacturer: William Grant & Sons Ltd.
Bottler: Original bottling
Age: 40 years
Cask types: American oak, European oak
Packaging: High-quality oak box with golden details
The alcohol content is 42.2% ABV. The bottling is indicated as cask strength and the whisky is non-chill filtered.
What is the volume of Balvenie 40 y.o.?
The volume is 0.7 liters. The contents are delivered in a high-quality oak wood box with golden details.
How old is Balvenie 40 y.o.?
Balvenie 40 y.o. has matured for 40 years. It is part of the 'Rare Marriages Collection' and was crafted by Malt Master David C. Stewart.
What types of casks are used for the maturation of Balvenie 40 y.o.?
The maturation took place in casks made from American and European oak. These casks were stored for over four decades in the warehouses of the Balvenie Distillery in Dufftown, Scotland.
Who are the manufacturer and bottler of Balvenie 40 y.o.?
The manufacturer is William Grant & Sons Ltd. and it is an original bottling; the Balvenie Distillery was founded in 1892 in Dufftown, Scotland.