The Balvenie D.C.S Compendium Chapter 4

EXPECTING THE UNEXPECTED

Chapter Four illustrates the fact that in spite of David’s mastery over the influence of oak and time, he knows to always allow for exciting surprises arising from the mysterious alchemy of maturation.

1971

BrandThe Balvenie
No. of bottles102
Cask typeEuropean Oak Oloroso Sherry Butt
Vat type2855
Size70cl
ABV / Strength49.9%
Age47 Year Old
VarietalSingle Malt

1982

 

BrandThe Balvenie
No. of bottles177
Cask typeEuropean Oak Oloroso Sherry Hogshead
Vat number635
Size70cl
ABV / Strength51.1%
Age36 Year Old
VarietalSingle Malt

1992

 

BrandThe Balvenie
No. of bottles240
Cask typeEuropean Oak Oloroso Sherry Puncheon 
Vat type608
Size70cl
ABV / Strength49.8%
Age26 Year Old
VarietalSingle Malt

1999

BrandThe Balvenie 
No. of bottles132
Cask type Refill American Oak Hogshead
Vat type 9304
Size70cl
ABV / Strength46.8%
Age18 Year Old
VarietalSingle Malt

2009

 

BrandThe Balvenie
No. of bottles168
Cask typeFirst fill American Oak Bourbon Barrel
Vat number2724
Size70cl
ABV / Strength64.6%
Age8 Year Old
VarietalSingle Malt

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