The Balvenie – A Collection of Curious Casks 14 Year Old American Bourbon Barrel (47.8%)

This is a 14 year old Speyside single malt from The Balvenie, part of its A Collection of Curious Casks series. It was matured in American oak bourbon barrels and bottled at 47.8% ABV, chosen for its surprising flavour profile. It is described as showing candied orange peel, roasted malt, deep vanilla oak and milk chocolate, with charred oak and light wafts of cigar smoke. The faint smoke sits alongside the honeyed, elegant house style of Balvenie.