Description

A sweet, sun-kissed single malt matured in Montilla wine-seasoned European Oak.

This 12-year-old single malt is matured in European oak butts seasoned with sweet Montilla wine. The result is a whisky rich in candid sweetness, layered with vanilla oakiness, warming spice, and delicate dried fruits – a beautiful balance of cask and craft.

Traditionally associated with sherry, Montilla wines bring a different richness - lighter, more nuanced, yet full of character. The oak, once infused with this wine, coaxes unexpected depths from the spirit. The result? A refined whisky bursting with candied sweetness, balanced by warming spice and mellow vanilla oak.

This isn’t about breaking from tradition - it’s about building on it. Kelsey brings a unique blend of scientific knowledge and craft intuition to her role. With a Master’s in Distilling and a lifelong curiosity, she continues to explore The Balvenie’s ageing casks with fresh eyes, drawing from them rare and remarkable releases that might otherwise remain undiscovered.

The Montilla Wine Seasoned Cask is more than a whisky - it’s a snapshot in time. One cask, one story, one moment of quiet discovery. It embodies the spirit of The Balvenie: the courage to experiment, the patience to wait, and the commitment to craft something truly extraordinary.

• Region: Speyside, Scotland
• Distillery: The Balvenie
• Alcohol volume: 47.3%
• Standard drinks: 25.99
• Volume: 700mL
• Age: 12 Years Old
• Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Cask Finish: Montilla Wine Cask Finish

Tasting Notes

Nose: Honey, raisins, toasted almonds, vanilla, and oak spice
Palate: Rich dried fruits, caramel sweetness, gentle spice, toasted oak, and silky malt character
Finish: Long, smooth, warming, and delicately sweet