A Revelation of Cask and Character’ The Balvenie’s First Sherry Cask Matured Whisky For The Tales Assortment –
The Balvenie introduces its newest addition to the Tales Assortment, ‘A Revelation of Cask and Character,’ a 19-12 months-Previous limited-edition whisky set to be launched on August 1, 2023. This distinctive whisky stands out as the one one within the Tales Assortment to be fully matured in Sherry casks, particularly European Oak Oloroso Sherry Casks, offering a novel and opulent flavour profile.
Crafted below the experience and instinct of The Balvenie’s Malt Grasp, Kelsey McKechnie, ‘A Revelation of Cask and Character’ pays homage to the artwork of coopering and showcases the importance of Sherry oak maturation in Scotch Single Malt Whisky’s historical past. The liquid represents years of curiosity, studying, and honing of methods, leading to a whisky that captivates the senses with notes of spice, wealthy toffee, honey, and toasted oak.
This launch marks the primary whisky solely designed by Kelsey McKechnie, who assumed the position of Malt Grasp after a six-year apprenticeship below David C. Stewart MBE. The collaboration between the coopers and the distillery crew contributes to the whisky’s distinctive expression, making use of the cooperage each in Speyside and Jerez.
The packaging of ‘A Revelation of Cask and Character’ includes a bespoke illustration by British artist Andy Lovell, depicting The Balvenie Distillery’s cooperage. With its nostril of ripe fruits, caramelized orange peel, and toasted oak, and its daring style of currants, cherries, and raisins adopted by chewy fig and a creamy nutty end, this limited-edition whisky invitations fans to expertise a real story of workmanship and fervour.
‘A Revelation of Cask and Character’ joins the ranks of different Balvenie Tales expressions, resembling ‘The Candy Toast of American Oak,’ ‘Week of Peat,’ ‘The Fringe of Burnhead Wooden,’ and ‘A Uncommon Discovery From Distant Shores,’ every capturing the essence of the locations the place they’re crafted and celebrating the creativity and dedication of The Balvenie’s Makers.
A Revelation of Cask and Character’ is now obtainable from Harvey Nichols priced at £307.
