One of the first expressions from the classic Speyside distillery made from 100% peated barley, The Balvenie Peat Week 14 Year Old is the result of a series of trials carried out by clever duo David Stewart MBE, Balvenie malt master, and Ian Millar, prestige whiskies specialist.
For just one week a year since 2002, The Balvenie team has been quietly producing the smoky stuff, and the liquid destined for this batch has been fully matured in American oak casks. The Speyside stalwart as you've never tasted it before!
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Floral, tropical fruit notes with almonds and honey – and then the peat smoke comes through.
Citrus-led vanilla, peach and honey, and a gentle, almost floral peat smoke – very different to the Islay stuff.
Long and soft, with a lingering creaminess.
The unmistakable Speyside-honey character balances well with the gentle peat influence. The Balvenie reinvented – but not completely.
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as I normally don't like peaty drams I was took back by taste very drinkable im glad I took chance and purchased one as im a great balvenie fan been there as well had many a bottle from distillery
Like most of the Balvenie range Peat week is very accessible, although perhaps not to those who don't like Peat! The formula is classic for a mildly peated malt and as a result its not really challenging in any new or particularly interesting way. It's pleasant gentle soft and creamy but Balvenie remains a safe choice that definitely has its place but perhaps not those who like to challenge their palate or nose with something new and interesting. Disappointing as a result, especially at this price
Unusually great balance of peat and oak. Amazing whisky.
