Balvenie 14 Years The Week Of Peat Speyside Single Malt [700ML]

Description

What happens when Scotland’s most innovative distillery dedicates just one week each year to crafting something completely unexpected?

The Balvenie 14 Year Old The Week of Peat represents a fascinating departure from tradition, where this renowned Speyside distillery experiments with peated whisky production for merely seven days annually. This limited Stories collection release showcases how master distillers can transform their signature honeyed profile with carefully controlled smoke influence. Unlike heavily peated Islay expressions such as our cask strength Highland alternatives, this offers gentle peat integration that complements rather than dominates. For those exploring Speyside complexity, consider comparing with our Tomintoul 16 Years expression.

**Technical Specifications:**
• Distillery: The Balvenie – Founded 1892, family-owned craftsmanship
• Region: Speyside – Known for elegant, honeyed single malts
• ABV: 48.3% – Non-chill filtered for enhanced mouthfeel
• Volume: 700ml
• Maturation: 14 years in traditional oak casks
• Tasting Notes: Nose reveals gentle sweet peat smoke with butterscotch honey and citrus brightness. Palate delivers velvety roundness where smoke perfectly balances vanilla oak and blossom honey. Finish provides lingering creamy sweetness with warming spices
• Best Served: Neat at room temperature in a Glencairn glass

Our team at Mr. Chow’s Liquor Store has found this expression particularly intriguing because it demonstrates how subtle peat influence can enhance rather than mask Balvenie’s signature elegance. The annual one-week production window creates genuine scarcity that collectors appreciate.

Ideal for: Whisky enthusiasts seeking unique expressions, corporate gifts, or special celebrations. Pairs with: Rich Malaysian cuisine like beef rendang or dark chocolate desserts. Recommended for: Those who enjoy The Balvenie’s sweeter profile but crave complexity, alongside our Caribbean Cask expression for comparison tasting.