Balvenie A Collection of Curious Casks 14 Year Old Bourbon Barrel Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml

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Product Description: A quiet accident turned into a story worth bottling. Part of The Balvenie Stories range, A Collection of Curious Casks highlights the discoveries that can only come from time, patience, and a little chance. This 14 Year Old Bourbon Barrel expression was born from a twist of fate: malt distilled immediately after the distillery’s annual peat week, though intended to be unpeated, carried a subtle smoky note from residual peat. Originally destined for a 12-year Single Barrel release, the whisky stayed in American oak bourbon barrels for an additional two years, deepening and softening into something unique. Crafted by Malt Master Kelsey McKechnie in collaboration with Warehouse & Samples Coordinator George Paterson, the whisky is bottled at 47.8% ABV, unchill-filtered, and naturally coloured. It carries the richness of long bourbon maturation with a delicate, almost ghostlike wisp of peat, an accident that became a character all its own. Tasting Notes NOSE – Toffee and citrus Velvety toffee sweetness and glowing oak, lifted by citrus, stone fruits, and a touch of honey musk. PALATE – Malt and vanilla Candied orange peel, roasted malt, rich vanilla oak, with layers of stewed fruit and gentle smoke. FINISH – Lingering and oaky Long-lasting with echoes of oak spice, vanilla, citrus, and toasted pineapple. Reviews & Accolades Beautifully showcases the elegance of bourbon-barrel maturation, delivering purity of flavour with honey, vanilla, and orchard fruit in seamless balance.” — Whisky Advocate A refined and quietly confident single cask whisky — creamy, expressive, and wonderfully composed with oak playing a precise supporting role.” — Dave Broom, whisky expert Finer Details: Style – Single Malt Scotch Whisky Varietal – Malted Barley Country – Scotland Region – Speyside Bottle Size – 700ml ABV – 47.8% Closure – Cork