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

A unique chapter in The Balvenie Stories collection, “The Week of Peat” is a captivating 14-year-old single malt Scotch whisky. Born from an innovative vision, this expression was inspired by distillery manager Ian Millar’s decision to introduce a peat burner at Balvenie. This marked a distinctive departure, as for one special week annually, Balvenie crafted a peated whisky using Speyside peat. The result? A masterful melding of Balvenie’s signature character with the aromatic allure of fragrant smoke. The nose is elegantly laced with a soft sweet peat smoke, harmoniously intertwined with lighter floral undertones and the indulgent sweetness of butterscotch honey. The palate offers a smooth and velvety experience, where the assertive peat smoke is masterfully counterbalanced by refreshing citrus notes, the warmth of oaky vanilla, and the richness of blossom honey. Concluding this sensory journey is a finish imbued with gentle wafts of smoke, which slowly fade into a lingering and creamy vanilla sweetness.