The Balvenie Stories: 14 Year Old Week of Peat – 70cl 48.3%

This 14-year-old expression from Balvenie’s ‘Stories’ collection has been aptly dubbed ‘The Week of Peat.’ Named after the annual week that The Balvenie Distillery dedicates to distilling peated whisky. It’s clear that it’s The Balvenie – as opposed to an Islay peat – with that honey, vanilla, citrus flavour but with an extra layer of delicate smokiness.” -David C. Stewart. Each bottle featured in ‘The Balvenie Stories’ is equipped with an NFC-enabled neck tag, when scanned a podcast is revealed reciting the narrative that inspired that particular bottle, an innovative addition from Balvenie, we feel it completes the multi-sensory experience!

a sweet and smoky whisky that balances earthy peat smoke with the distillery’s characteristic citrus edge. Gentle peat smoke, delicate flowers and sweet butterscotch fill the nose, while the palate initially offers notes of sharp citrus, blossom honey, creamy vanilla and rich, earthy peat.

The Balvenie Stories collection is designed to bring to life the tales of ‘character, endeavour and craft’ of those at Balvenie through the generations. The Week of Peat is inspired by the tradition, started in 2002, of distilling peated malt for only one week every year.