Balvenie 1997 DCS Chapter 2

The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Two features five extremely rare single-cask single malt whiskies and highlights the complex manner in which different oak casks influence the flavour of The Balvenie during the maturation process.

David Stewart MBE pioneered double cask maturation, or finishing, during his career at The Balvenie and this chapter showcases his vast knowledge and understanding of this process. The whiskies in Chapter Two, range in age from 15 years to 43 years, with each of the casks chosen by David imparting their own distinct flavour profile to the final expression.

David C Stewart - "I remember this port puncheon; it was a cask we used to finish our 21 Year Old PortWood. I decided in 1997 to fill it with a new-make and to be fair I think we forgot about it after that. I noticed it again some years ago and I’m delighted I kept it aside for this maturation".

Filled - August 6th 1997.
Aged for 19 years.

Official tasting notes...
Nose - Creamy toffee notes of brown sugar, hints of dried fruits and delicate spices of nutmeg and cinnamon.
Palate - Warm and inviting, with prunes, plums and figs. Tropical fruit juice, sweet wood spices and dried fruits.
Finish - Lingering with dried fruits, oak spices and sweet wine.

Distilled at Balvenie Distillery and Bottled by Wm Grant, Dufftown, Scotland.