The Balvenie 12 Year Old Montilla Wine Cask
The tale of the Montilla Wine Cask
The Balvenie has always been a distillery defined by stories… of people, place, and patience. This philosophy lies at the heart of A Collection of Curious Casks, where new sides of Balvenie’s spirit are revealed.
For 2025, Malt Master Kelsey McKechnie takes us to Andalusia with the Montilla Wine Seasoned Cask 12 Year Old. Montilla, a Spanish town famed for its rich dessert wines, lends its sweet, fruity depth to Balvenie’s signature honey and vanilla.
Patience is everything here. As McKechnie says, giving the spirit and oak time to mingle is as much science and art as it is magic. It’s this approach that defines the series. Whiskies that intrigue, surprise, and carry forward the stories of Warehouse 24.
Each release is also a visual tribute. Artist Andy Lovell brings the distillery’s atmosphere to life through expressive illustrations. For this edition, Lovell depicts McKechnie herself in the Warehouse 24, drawing samples from the very casks that tell this new story.
Balvenie 12 YO Montilla Wine Seasoned Cask
Tasting Notes
Nose:
Fresh and delicate, with barley sugar, honey, and subtly toasted oak.
Palate:
Candy sweetness upfront, followed by rich vanilla oak, dried apricot, and warm spice.
Finish:
Refreshingly sweet, elegantly balanced between wood and fruit.
