Balvenie Pedro Ximenez Cask 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Two new whiskies are being released by Balvenie for Travel Retail. Both start out with the distillery’s honeyed character, and dive deeper into flavour using Malt Master, David Stewart’s finishing process pioneered back in 1982. This edition is summed up as a "Summery" malt and comes in finished in casks that previously held Pedro Ximenez sherry. PX is the sweetest of Spain's numerous Sherry styles, the heat of the sun ripening then de-hydrating the fruit leading to a wine of intense, dessert-like sweetness. Those richer notes are translated here. 48.7% Alc./Vol.

Notes from the producers... Color: Golden. Nose: A medley of flavours from raisins and bursting currants that intertwine with oak and subtle clove whilst concealing a smooth sweet lavender. Taste: A modern classic fruit fusion of tart grape skin, mandarin and fig that flows together with vibrant oak to coat the mouth with a delicate oil and honeyed sweetness. Finish: Gentle and lingering. Unmistakeable.