{"product_id":"the-balvenie-single-barrel-aged-15-years-1993-2009","title":"The Balvenie Single Barrel Aged 15 Years 1993–2009","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience the extraordinary with The Balvenie Single Barrel 15 Year Old 2009, a meticulously crafted Scotch whisky selected by Malt Master David Stewart. Bottled from a single, exceptional cask, this expression offers an unparalleled depth of flavor, marrying rich honeyed sweetness with complex oak and spice for a truly memorable dram. A rare opportunity to savor a piece of Balvenie history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \n        \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e A sophisticated and inviting bouquet, opening with prominent notes of honeyed malt and rich vanilla bean. Delicate hints of dried apricot, orange zest, and toasted almonds emerge, intertwined with a subtle whisper of beeswax and old leather. There’s a faint, alluring earthiness and a gentle warmth from the oak, hinting at its long slumber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e The palate is remarkably smooth and opulent, coating the tongue with a luxurious texture. The sweetness of ripe orchard fruits – baked apples and poached pears – mingles beautifully with butterscotch and dark caramel. A robust backbone of mellow oak spice, notably cinnamon and nutmeg, develops, along with nuances of marzipan and a surprising, almost saline minerality. The alcohol, at 95.6 proof, is perfectly integrated, offering warmth without harshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, elegant, and exceptionally warming. The sweet fruit and honey notes gently fade, leaving a persistent, satisfying afterglow of toasted oak, faint tobacco, and a lingering spice that teases the palate. A delicate thread of dark chocolate and roasted coffee beans emerges at the very end, confirming its complexity and depth. The finish is remarkably clean, inviting another sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \n      \n        \u003ch3\u003eAbout the Distillery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe Balvenie Distillery, located in Dufftown, Scotland, is renowned for its commitment to traditional whisky-making. It is one of the few distilleries that still grows its own barley, malts its own barley on a traditional malting floor, and employs coopers to maintain its casks, and a team of coppersmiths to tend to its stills. This dedication results in whiskies of exceptional quality and unique character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Balvenie Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53086786453811,"sku":"2009 BELV 15Y 0498","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/1187\/6915\/files\/The_Balvenie_Single_Barrel_Aged_15_Years_1993_2009.jpg?v=1772128141","url":"https:\/\/subrosaselections.com\/products\/the-balvenie-single-barrel-aged-15-years-1993-2009","provider":"Sub Rosa Selections","version":"1.0","type":"link"}