THE BALVENIE Tun 1509 Batch 8 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl 52.2%

The Balvenie Tun 1509 Batch 8 is the final release in the acclaimed Tun 1509 series, representing the pinnacle of David C. Stewart MBE’s long and celebrated career as Malt Master. This exceptional expression brings together a meticulously selected range of rare casks — including ex-bourbon barrels, refill sherry butts and traditional American oak casks — married together in the famous Tun 1509 for several months to achieve perfect balance and complexity.

Bottled at 52.2%, non chill-filtered and produced in strictly limited quantities, Batch 8 showcases The Balvenie at its most intricate and luxurious. Rich, deep and beautifully composed, it stands as a fitting culmination to one of the most respected series of marriage tun whiskies ever created.

Country: Scotland

Region: Speyside

Distillery: Balvenie Distillery, Dufftown

Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky

ABV: 52.2%

Maturation: A marriage of rare casks including ex-bourbon barrels, refill sherry butts and traditional American oak casks, harmonised in the iconic Tun 1509.

Size: 70cl

Limited Edition

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Rich and complex with layers of baked apple, honeyed malt, vanilla pod and toasted oak. Notes of dried fruit, cinnamon spice, cocoa and subtle citrus oil add depth and elegance.

Palate: Luxurious and full-bodied. Flavours of dark honey, creamy vanilla, stewed fruits and delicate spice mingle with oak richness, milk chocolate and hints of ginger. The texture is silky and warming, revealing new layers with every sip.

Finish: Long, refined and deeply satisfying. Lingering notes of sweet spice, dried fruit, polished oak and gentle malt sweetness fade slowly into a harmonious conclusion.

About the Distillery:

Founded in 1892 by William Grant in Dufftown, Balvenie Distillery is renowned for its dedication to traditional craftsmanship, maintaining practices that are now rare in the Scotch whisky industry. The distillery grows a portion of its own barley, operates traditional floor maltings, employs a team of in-house coopers and houses its own coppersmiths — ensuring quality and character at every stage of production. Balvenie whiskies are celebrated for their rich, honeyed sweetness, elegant spice and gentle complexity, with a focus on craftsmanship that makes the distillery one of Speyside’s most respected and beloved names.

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