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The Balvenie - Sweet Toast of American Oak - 12 yrs

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Tasting notes

Inspired to produce an even fruitier, sweeter Balvenie whisky, Malt Master Kelsey McKechnie had the bright idea to import Virgin Oak barrels from Kentucky. After deep toasting them at The Balvenie Cooperage they were filled with Balvenie aged in ex-bourbon barrels. Every step along the journey, which spans 3,792 miles from the heat of Kentucky to the hills of Speyside, is finely tuned to produce the finest and sweetest whisky. The only wood burned on the fire is white oak. An intoxicating nutty and marzipany smell of all the vanillins within the American Oak, like freshly baked bread. In the glass this is a complex whisky with incandescent notes of caramelised fruits, delicate vanilla and oak. The classic Balvenie flavor is enhanced by even stronger, sweeter coconut and warm honey notes. It has taken on a really amazing fruity flavour and the colour is really rich.

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Provenance

Type
Whisky
Producer
The Balvenie
Country
Scotland
Region
Speyside

Key characteristics

About this whisky

The Balvenie distillery stands as one of Speyside's most respected whisky makers, renowned for its commitment to traditional craftsmanship and vertical integration. Located in the heart of Scotland's whisky country, The Balvenie maintains its own cooperage and malting floors, a rare dedication to quality that defines every expression produced.

Sweet Toast of American Oak represents the distillery's exploration of oak's influence on character and complexity. Aged for 12 years, this single malt whisky develops its distinctive profile through maturation in American oak casks, creating a spirit that bridges smoothness with subtle depth. At 43% ABV, it offers approachable elegance suitable for both exploration and appreciation by seasoned whisky enthusiasts.

This Speyside whisky pairs thoughtfully with fine dining occasions, complementing rich desserts, artisanal cheeses, and cigars. Its refined nature makes it equally suited to contemplative moments in a private setting or as a centerpiece in premium hospitality environments.

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Ingredients

  • 60 ml The Balvenie - Sweet Toast of American Oak - 12 yrs
  • 30 ml Sweet Vermouth
  • 30 ml Campari

Method

  1. Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes.
  2. Add The Balvenie - Sweet Toast of American Oak - 12 yrs, Sweet Vermouth, and Campari.
  3. Stir gently until well-chilled.
  4. Strain the mixture into a chilled rocks glass filled with a large ice cube.

Serve

Rocks glass, garnish with an expressed orange peel, served on a small plate or coaster.

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Producer

The Balvenie

The Balvenie is a single malt Scotch whisky distillery located in Dufftown, Speyside, Scotland. Established in 1892, the distillery operates under William Grant & Sons and is situated adjacent to their Glenfiddich distillery…

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Region

Speyside

Speyside is a region in Scotland that is renowned for its production of single malt Scotch whisky. The region is located in the northeast of Scotland, and is home to some of the most famous distilleries in the world. Speyside is…

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