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

Just three years old – hence the name. Barely Legal is the first bottling in Nyborg Distillery's Iberian Beauty trilogy. An old Oloroso sherry cask is not easily fooled by youth, and it shows.

Expert description

Isle of Fionia Barely Legal is an organic Danish Single Malt Whisky bottled at 53.8% as part of the Adventurous Spirit series from Isle of Fionia / Nyborg Distillery. The whisky is the first in the Iberian Beauty trilogy – three successive bottlings from the same cask, one year apart. Distilled in December 2016 and bottled in December 2019, giving three years of maturation. Developed in two Portuguese STR wine casks, before finishing on a 1st fill Oloroso sherry cask that added winey sweetness, coconut and character. Only 227 bottles produced.

Tasting notes

Nose

Intense sherry notes with dried fruit, coconut and vanilla pod. A rich winey depth from the Oloroso cask is clearly present, underscored by the roundness of the STR casks.

Palate

Full-bodied and mature for three years. The sherry cask sweetness settles with notes of dried fruit, warm caramel and coconut. A pleasant warmth at 53.8% carries it well.

Finish

Long with lingering sherry sweetness and a gentle winey bitterness in the long close.

Specifications

Name: Isle of Fionia Barely Legal
Distillery: Isle of Fionia / Nyborg Distillery
Region/Country: Funen, Denmark
Type: Organic Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 53.8%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Portuguese STR wine casks, finished on 1st fill Oloroso sherry cask
Distilled: December 2016
Bottled: December 2019
Number of bottles: 227
Edition: Adventurous Spirit – Iberian Beauty Part 1

Flavour profile

Sherry · Sweet · Winey · Fruity

Investment potential

Medium. Barely Legal is part of a uniquely documented trilogy from an award-winning distillery, bottled in only 227 copies. The narrative value as "chapter one" of the Iberian Beauty adds interest beyond the taste alone.

Did you know?

The Iberian Beauty trilogy from Nyborg Distillery is a unique concept bottling where the same cask is drawn from three times, one year apart. The idea is to let whisky enthusiasts follow what an extra year in an old Oloroso sherry cask does to the distillate. Barely Legal is chapter one.

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Barrell Craft Spirits Bourbon 7.5 Years Batch 036 57.2%

This cask strength bourbon is an exclusive blend of straight Bourbon Whiskeys from Tennessee, Kentucky, and Indiana. With a mash bill of 79% corn, 16% rye, and 5% malted barley, combined with aging in barrels ranging from 7.5 to 15 years, it delivers an intense and deeply complex flavor experience. Bottled at 114.44 proof in Kentucky, it has earned top reviews, including 92 points from Whisky Advocate and multiple gold medals at international competitions.

The flavor profile offers layers of black cherries, nutty oak notes, stone fruit, milk chocolate, cinnamon, and pecans. The aroma is rich with honey, citrus, cherry jam, and warm pastry notes. An elegant and powerful bourbon crafted for enthusiasts seeking depth, complexity, and true cask strength character.

Distillery: Barrell Craft Spirits
Age: 7.5 years
Type: A blend of straight bourbon whiskeys
Alcohol strength: 57.2%
70 cl.

Barrell Craft Spirits Dovetail American Whiskey 70 cl 62.7%

Dovetail is an exclusive whiskey created through a meticulous blending process designed to highlight some of the most distinctive flavor profiles. The combination of woody bourbon, terroir‑driven Dunn Cabernet barrels, toasted French oak, Late Bottled Vintage Port pipes, and black strap molasses casks results in a deep, buttery, and layered whiskey experience.

The development of Dovetail took nearly a year, with every step — from blending to the final label — carefully refined to achieve perfect balance. Each release varies in proof, making every batch unique and highly sought after by whiskey enthusiasts.

Dovetail is ideal for collectors and connoisseurs who appreciate a complex, full‑bodied whiskey with a truly distinctive character.

Distillery: Barrell Craft Spirits
Age: N/A
Type: Rum, Port, and Dunn Vineyards Cabernet barrels
Alcohol strength: 62.7%
70 cl.

Barrell Craft Spirits Seagrass American Rye Whiskey 70 cl 59.6%

Seagrass is a premium rye whiskey crafted from carefully selected American and Canadian rye whiskies. Each component is individually finished in Martinique rum casks, Madeira barrels, and apricot brandy barrels, creating a complex and character‑rich flavor profile. This unique combination highlights the fresh, grassy coastal notes rye is known for, while the finishing casks add depth, spice, and fruity nuances.

Every batch is blended to taste and bottled at true cask strength, resulting in natural variations in proof and an authentic whiskey experience. Seagrass is an excellent choice for whiskey enthusiasts seeking a unique, layered, and intensely flavorful rye whiskey with a distinctive signature.

Distillery: Barrell Craft Spirits
Age: N/A
Type: Rye whiskey finished in Martinique rum, Madeira, and apricot brandy barrels
Alcohol strength: 59.6%
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