The Balvenie French Oak 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml

Product Description

A vibrant single malt finished in casks that previously held wine from the French Charentes vineyards. First Years of maturation in American Oak casks brings an abundance of vanilla spice and warm honey notes. Second Finishing in Pineau casks creates notes of energizing grapefruit, geranium, glazed fruit and ginger. French Oak Pineau des Charentes is a fortified wine, made from fresh, unfermented grape juice to which a Cognac eau-de-vie is added and then matured in French Oak casks. Produced from the sun-kissed grapes of rolling green vineyards, this rich fruity wine is steeped in tradition and seldom found outside the region. Eager to see what rare flavours this fortified French wine could bring to The Balvenie, Malt Master David C. Stewart MBE brought casks that has once held Pineau des Charentes to The Balvenie Distillery. Using the casks in the finishing process, he was able to craft this unique and rare expression. Maturing for 16 years in traditional American Oak whisky barrels to develop distinct notes of warm honey vanilla, before a finishing period in Pineau des Charentes French Oak casks brings velvety sweetness, with notes of energizing grapefruit, geranium, glazed fruit and ginger. Display Tubes/Boxes: Display boxes subject to availability. Display boxes are shipped separately from the bottles which is the reason for the extra cost. If display boxes/tubes are unavailable, orders will be shipped without display boxes/tubes and a refund for the extra cost will be automatically processed.