Balvenie Tun 1509 / Batch 6 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Distillery
- Balvenie
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £400
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Honey, Cooked Fruit, Toasted, Vanilla
- Description
- Balvenie's Tun 1509 Batch 6 marries 21 casks—refill sherry butts, ex-bourbon barrels, and DoubleWood-finished casks—chosen by Malt Master David Stewart and married for three months in the namesake tun before bottling. Soft toffee, blossom honey, and warming ginger notes on the nose lead to a palate of maple syrup, candied orange, vanilla, and oak spice, with enough depth to reveal new layers on each return to the glass. The 50.4% abv brings richness and texture without overwhelming the distillery's elegant character. A masterclass in blending for those who appreciate complexity and restraint.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Balvenie Tun 1509 / Batch 6 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a from Balvenie (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, honey, cooked fruit, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Balvenie's Tun 1509 Batch 6 marries 21 casks—refill sherry butts, ex-bourbon barrels, and DoubleWood-finished casks—chosen by Malt Master David Stewart and married for three months in the namesake tun before bottling. Soft toffee, blossom honey, and warming ginger notes on the nose lead to a palate of maple syrup, candied orange, vanilla, and oak spice, with enough depth to reveal new layers on each return to the glass. The 50.4% abv brings richness and texture without overwhelming the distillery's elegant character. A masterclass in blending for those who appreciate complexity and restraint.
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