William Grant & Sons, has announced the launch of the
oldest expression to date, from its Speyside based Balvenie Distillery.
The Balvenie Sixty (42.4% ABV) is 60 Year Old single cask, single malt
Scotch whisky, which was distilled in 1962 and matured in a European oak hogshead.
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| The Balvenie Sixty |
This latest limited-edition release marks the anniversary of Balvenie Malt Master, David C. Stewart MBE, who is celebrating six decades at the distillery – making him the longest serving Malt Master in industry history.
Throughout his time at Balvenie, David has developed
unrivalled knowledge and pioneered techniques that have had a profound impact
on the whisky making processes used today; most notably his developments around
‘cask finishes’, which led to a new way of creating flavour in whisky and a technique
adopted in whisky making the world over.
The single cask was selected by Kelsey McKechnie, who has
been mentored by Stewart for the past four years.
Commenting on the whisky, Kelsey said: “On the nose the
whisky has a mesmerising array of autumnal aromas; lavender, heather and
bracken. Whilst rich toffee, roasted coffee and beautifully layered oak
dominate the palate. The flavour evolves with time revealing bursts of cloves,
nutmeg, charred oak and candied orange in an exceptional long-lasting finish.”
Limited to 71 bottles, The Balvenie Sixty will be available
later this year from select specialist retailers, for a RRP of $145,000.
Posted by Steve Rush