Eager to experiment with The Balvenie profile using what he had learnt from a recent trip to Islay, distillery manager Ian Millar ordered a batch of Speyside peat for the kiln. For a week a year, The Balvenie distills a batch of peated malt, resulting in a whisky rich in honey, vanilla and citrus notes with an extra layer of delicate smokiness. Ian comments: "In a way, The Week of Peat was nothing new. In fact... it's the way [whisky] used to be made—using smoke from a heavily peated furnace".
Color: Golden
Nose: A malty sweetness on the nose complemented by beautifully toasted oak and rich smoke. Vanilla toffee gives way to a cinnamon spiciness.
Taste: Rich and earthy smoke reveals syrupy sweetness, fresh citrus, creamy vanilla and honey, ending with a cinnamon and ginger spice.
Finish: Delicate smoke with a lingering and spicy sweetness
Bottle Size: 0.7L
Region: Speyside
ABV: 48.3%
Age Statement: 19YO
