Balvenie Whisky Rare Marriages
The art of Balvenie Rare Marriages
For the Rare Marriages range, Balvenie malt master Kelsey McKechnie has made a small selection of the distillery's rarest casks, each one chosen for its individual flavour before being brought together in a tun marriage.
With incredibly impressive age statements and years of blending experience, this series is a spotlight on the complexity and depth that The Balvenie can achieve.
25 Year Old
A case study in why Balvenie is so delicious, with rich flavours of bold vanilla oak, crystallised ginger and sweet runny honey.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Smooth and honeyed on the nose with mellow oaky tones and hints of candied orange peel.
Palate: The initial bold vanilla oak flavours slowly dissipate to reveal layers of toasted marshmallows, fresh fruit terrine and cinnamon infused apple tart.
Finish: Exceptionally long lasting sweetness.
30 Year Old
A whisky marriage made in heaven, with traditional American and European oak casks brought together for this balanced edition.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Smooth and honeyed on the nose with mellow oaky tones and hints of candied orange peel.
Palate: Great depth with rich dark chocolate, hints of plum, marzipan and caramelised pear.
Finish: Exceptionally smooth and warming with gentle spice and lingering sweetness.
40 Year Old
The boldest character in the Rare Marriages whisky range, with four decades of maturation under its belt.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Honey and orange marmalade notes mingle with a creamy fruitiness, followed by a luscious wave of vanilla and a hint of oak.
Palate: Orange blossom, candied ginger and a honeyed sweetness, followed by oak, mouth-coating vanilla notes and a delicate, sherried fruitiness.
Finish: Warm and elegant with a honeyed, citrus richness.
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