Balvenie 2001 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 -  "This 2001 cask was a butt that held gorgeous Gonzales Byass Pedro Ximénez over several decades before it came to our cooperage. It is unusual in really showing the sweetness of the Pedro Ximénez and The Balvenie as a near liqueur. It reminds me of the freedom I’ve enjoyed in my role as I filled it without having to decide how it would be used or when"

Filled - 25th April 2001.
Aged for 15 years.

Official tasting notes...
Nose - Deep and intensely fruity, peaches and mango, soft vanilla with layers of brown sugar and oak spices.
Palate - Syrupy with a toffee sweetness, a touch of spicy ginger overlaid with gentle oak tannins.
Finish - A fruity sweetness with gentle oak vanilla and spices.

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