701.8 BALVENIE DCS CHAPTER 3
BALVENIE DCS CHAPTER 3: SECRETS OF THE STOCK MODEL
BALVENIE DCS CHAPTER 3 is an exploration of the arcane decision-making processes of maturation and stock management. This chapter is a selection of needles in our proverbial haystack of maturing stock across the decades, all the while serving as a personal memoir of Stewart’s life in the whisky industry.
Chapter 3 include 5 bottle, range in age from 13 years to 55 years
♦️ Balvenie 1961 (55 years): was filled to a European oak Oloroso sherry hogshead on 14th June 1961; 41,7% abv. NOSE Sweet, honeyed, but intensely fragrant with rose petals, lavender, and a delicate spiciness. TASTE Beautifully deep with soft brown sugar, toffee and butterscotch with lingering spicy cinnamon notes. FINISH Floral, creamy vanilla and spice
♦️ Balvenie 1973 (43 years): was filled to a European oak Oloroso sherry butt on 7th June 1973; 46,6% abv. NOSE Deep, oaky and rich with dried fruit, marmalade, and spicy ginger. TASTE Succulent spice followed by vanilla, dark chocolate, nuts and an earthy liquorice sweetness. FINISH Luscious balance of dried fruits and spice
♦️ Balvenie 1981 (35 years): was filled to a refill American oak hogshead on 29th October 1981; 43,8% abv. NOSE Malty, vanilla toffee and heather honey with notes of lemon zest. TASTE Maple sweetness, glazed pineapple and citrus with vanilla and cinnamon. FINISH Malty and sweet with layers of spice
♦️ Balvenie 1993 (23 years): was filled to a refill American oak hogshead on 6th December 1993; 51,9% abv.
♦️ Balvenie 2004 (13 years): filled to a European oak Oloroso sherry butt on 19th January 2004. 58,2% abv.
BALVENIE DCS CHAPTER 3 has been released only 50 set.
