Balvenie 12 Year Old Montilla Wine Seasoned Cask Speyside Malt Whisky 47.3%

Balvenie 12 Year Old Montilla Cask is a limited edition Speyside single malt with 47.3% ABV, matured in casks seasoned with sweet Montilla wine – a Spanish counterpart to sherry – adding warmth, fruit, and spice to Balvenie’s classic honeyed profile.

This release is part of Balvenie’s A Collection of Curious Casks, where the distillery explores different types of cask maturation. Selected by malt master Kelsey McKechnie, the whisky is aged for 12 years in European oak casks previously filled with Montilla wine from Andalusia. The result is a soft and complex whisky with a clear vinous character and elevated strength that enhances its flavor nuances.

The nose is fresh and delicate with notes of floral honey, light sugary tones, and gently toasted oak. The palate opens with sweet caramel, followed by rich vanilla, dried apricots, and warm spices. The finish is refreshing and balanced, with fruit and wood in elegant harmony.

Balvenie Montilla Cask 12 Year Old is non-peated and bottled at 47.3%, offering extra structure and depth. It suits both collectors and curious whisky enthusiasts looking to experience a new interpretation of Balvenie’s classic style with a Spanish twist.

Distillery: Balvenie
Name: Montilla Cask
Age: 12 years
Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
ABV: 47.3%
70 cl
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Balvenie 14 Year Old The Week of Peat Speyside Malt Whisky 70 cl 48.3%

Balvenie The Week of Peat 14 Year Old is a unique single malt from Speyside, produced during a special annual period when the distillery uses peated malt. This limited production run adds a gentle smokiness to Balvenie’s traditionally sweet and honeyed style, creating a distinctive balance between peat and elegance.

The whisky is aged for 14 years and bottled at 48.3% ABV, offering a richer mouthfeel and depth. On the nose, it presents soft sweet peat, floral notes, honey, and hints of buttery shortbread. The palate is smooth and rounded, with restrained peat smoke complemented by citrus, vanilla, and floral honey. The finish is long and balanced, with lingering warmth and subtle spice.

This expression is part of Balvenie’s Stories series, which highlights moments of innovation and tradition at the distillery. The Week of Peat reflects the influence of Islay-style whiskies while maintaining Balvenie’s Speyside character, making it a compelling choice for both peat lovers and fans of nuanced single malts.

The Balvenie Tun 1509 Batch 7 is a premium, non-age statement single malt whisky, bottled at 52.4% ABV. This rich whisky is the result of blending 21 different casks, which include a combination of American oak and European sherry casks. After being blended together, the whisky is allowed to marry in a special vat called the Tun 1509, where the flavors integrate over several months before bottling. The result is a smooth and flavorful whisky with notes of malt, honey, dried fruit, cinnamon, and ginger. It is hand-bottled at the Balvenie Distillery in Speyside, reflecting the distillery's expertise in whisky production.

• Distillery: Balvenie
• Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
• Batch: 7
• ABV: 52.4%
• Volume: 70 cl

On the nose, you are greeted by fresh and fruity notes of ripe bananas and orange marmalade, which evolve into spicy oak and roasted nuts. The palate is soft and mouth-filling with an elegant fruity sweetness. Oranges and bananas emerge first, followed by spices and dark chocolate that add depth. The finish is long and smooth, with a full-bodied aftertaste where chocolate and spicy notes harmonize beautifully.

Glencoe Blended Malt is named after the dramatic Scottish Highlands and reflects the rugged beauty of the region in its intense and deep flavor profile. The whisky is non-chill filtered, preserving its natural aromas and rich texture.

Distillery: Ben Nevis
Name: Glencoe
Age: 10 years
Type: Blended Malt Whisky
ABV: 46%
70 cl
Other: Non-chill filtered - Natural color

Ben Nevis 1998/2025 Lady of the Glen – 26 Year Single Highland Malt Whisky 43.2%

The Ben Nevis distillery, located at the foot of Scotland’s highest mountain, has since 1825 been known for its powerful and characterful style. Most of its production goes into blends, which makes single cask bottlings like this one particularly intriguing. Lady of the Glen, founded by Gregor Hannah, is an independent bottler focused on authenticity: natural color, no chillfiltration, and whiskies bottled at the strength the cask itself provides.

Distillery: Ben Nevis, Highlands
Age: 26 years
Distilled: 11/05/1998
Bottled: 04/04/2025
Cask type: Refill Hogshead
Cask number: #176
ABV: 43.2%
Bottler: Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Bottles: 276 – very limited release
Un-chillfiltered
Natural Colour
70 cl

With 26 years of maturation in a refill hogshead, Ben Nevis develops a mature and elegant character:

• Nose: Tropical fruits such as pineapple and passion fruit, sweet malt, and light pastry notes.
• Palate: Soft and balanced with fruity sweetness, creamy texture, and subtle spices.
• Finish: Long, warm, and complex with tropical fruits, gentle oak, and refined maturity.

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Ben Nevis 1999 Little Brown Dog 26 Year Old Single Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50.5%

This single cask from Ben Nevis was distilled on 24 June 1999 and matured for 26 years in a 2nd fill bourbon hogshead before being bottled on 30 June 2025 by Little Brown Dog. Only 220 bottles exist from this cask, making it a truly rare and extraordinary release.

Little Brown Dog is known for selecting characterful casks, and this is no exception. It carries the classic Ben Nevis depth and personality, with an elegant bourbon cask influence and a distinctive flavour profile.

The label features a Japanese koi carp – a subtle nod to Ben Nevis' historical connection to Japan, where spirit from the distillery was shipped to mature and later sold as Japanese whisky.

On the nose, it offers mature fruits, cereal sweetness, honey and citrus oil. The palate is layered and expressive with notes of pineapple tart, crisp pastry, toffee, vanilla and nutmeg, followed by a long and refined finish with a gentle mineral character. A whisky with soul, elegance and great balance.

Specifications:
Distillery: Ben Nevis
Bottler: Little Brown Dog
Distilled: 24 June 1999
Bottled: 30 June 2025
Age: 26 years
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Region: Highlands
Cask type: 2nd Fill Bourbon Hogshead
Number of bottles: 220
Other: Single Cask
Content: 70 cl
ABV: 50.5%