The Balvenie D.C.S Compendium Chapter 2

THE INFLUENCE OF OAK

The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Two features five extremely rare single-cask single malt whiskies and highlights the complex manner in which different oak casks influence the flavour of The Balvenie during the maturation process. David Stewart MBE pioneered double cask maturation, or finishing, during his career at The Balvenie and this chapter showcases his vast knowledge and understanding of this process. The whiskies in Chapter Two, range in age from 15 years to 43 years, with each of the casks chosen by David imparting their own distinct flavour profile to the final expression.

1972

 

BrandThe Balvenie
No. of bottles93
Cask typeEuropean Oak Oloroso Sherry Butt
Vat number13134
Size70cl
ABV / Strength52.4%
Age43 Year Old
VarietalSingle Malt

1990

BrandThe Balvenie
No. of bottles212
Cask typeEuropean Oak Oloroso Sherry Oak
Vat number2790
Size70cl
ABV / Strength59.6%
Age25 Year Old
VarietalSingle Malt

1990

 

BrandThe Balvenie
No. of bottles139
Cask type1st Fill American Oak Bourbon Barrel
Vat number7359
Size70cl
ABV / Strength52.9%
Age26 Year Old
VarietalSingle Malt

1997

 

 

BrandThe Balvenie 
No. of bottles265
Cask typeEuropean Oak Port Puncheon
Vat number7951
Size70cl
ABV / Strength61.8%
Age19 Year Old
VarietalSingle Malt

2001

 

BrandThe Balvenie 
No. of bottles368
CountryEuropean Oak Pedro Ximenez Sherry Butt
Region9328
Size70cl
ABV / Strength62.3%
Age15 Year Old
VarietalSingle Malt

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