Balvenie 25 Year Old Rare Marriages - 48% 70cl

The Balvenie has unveiled The Rare Marriage line, a new range of premium single malts.

The collection’s first release and hero product is The Balvenie Twenty-Five, with two other expressions to follow.

The Rare Marriages collection pays homage to The Balvenie Malt Master David C. Stewart’s six-decade Scotch whisky career.

It combines the skill and artistry of traditional oak Tun marriages with liquid from European and American casks.

As the name suggests, The Balvenie Twenty-Five is aged for 25 years. It is a 48% ABV natural-coloured, non-chill filtered liquid.

Malt Master David C. Stewart MBE —  the longest-serving Malt Master in Scotch whiskey — has combined liquid from individual casks to create “an incredibly intricate and balanced expression”, the brand company said.

Nose: Soft Autumn fruits, honey, crystallised ginger and raw cane sugar. An underlying rich oakiness creates complexity and structure. 

Palate: The initial bold vanilla oak flavours slowly dissipate to reveal layers of toasted marshmallows, fresh fruit terrine and cinnamon infused apple tart. 

Finish: An exceptionally long lasting sweetness.