Balvenie – The Week of Peat 14 Year Old (70cl, 48.3%)

The Week of Peat is a 14 year old Balvenie single malt bottled at 48.3% abv, in a 70cl bottle. It began when distillery manager Ian Millar noticed a week's gap in the production schedule and had Speyside peat brought in for the kiln. One week each year, Balvenie distils a batch of peated malt. The result is a whisky rich in honey, vanilla and citrus, with an extra layer of delicate smokiness. The nose is gentle, sweet peat smoke with light floral notes and butterscotch honey. The palate is velvety and round, with peat smoke balancing citrus, oaky vanilla and blossom honey. The finish is gentle, with smoke and lingering creamy vanilla sweetness.