As the coming months are wrapped in celebration, togetherness, and tradition, giving something truly thoughtful means looking for gifts that carry a story, crafted with care and skill for those we hold dear. The Balvenie’s award-winning single malt scotch whiskies offer an opportunity to wrap a present steeped in tradition and passionately crafted for generations that are sure to make for remarkable gifts this holiday season.
From the warmth of a festive dram to the grandeur of a once-in-a-lifetime gift, The Balvenie range is the pinnacle of refined holiday gifting. Presenting centuries-old traditions of careful craftsmanship and distinctive character, The Balvenie is unique among single malt whiskies. The Scottish distillery is the only distillery that still follows the Five Rare Crafts: grows its own barley, employs traditional floor maltings, and keeps both a coppersmith and a team of coopers on site, lending to a storied and traditional approach to whisky making. These storied drams make for the perfect gift for the whisky connoisseur on your list who appreciates a bottle with a story to tell with extraordinary layers of depth and complexity.
“The holidays are about shared traditions amongst those who mean the most,” comments Jamie Johnson, National Brand Ambassador for The Balvenie in Canada. ”At The Balvenie, tradition is carried on by the passion of our makers. We tell our stories through the whisky, and that tradition is passed down from one pair of hands to the next, making The Balvenie a gift of rare and remarkable character. That is why the gift is rare in a real way, made by the people who still keep these crafts alive.”
THE BALVENIE DOUBLEWOOD 12 YEAR OLD
The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old was launched in 1993, using a process known as “cask finishing,” a process first created by The Balvenie’s Honorary Ambassador and former Malt Master David C. Stewart in 1982, now commonly known as ‘wood finishing.’ Matured with a sherry finish for a beautifully sweet, balanced whisky with smooth honey notes, soft cinnamon and rounded vanilla spice. This quintessential single malt presents the perfect first gift for a new collector and whisky aficionado alike.
THE BALVENIE CARIBBEAN CASK 14 YEAR OLD
The Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 Year Old single malt scotch whisky has been matured in traditional oak whisky casks for 14 years, and then ‘finished’ in casks that previously held Caribbean rum. The result is an exceptional single malt whisky with the traditional smooth, honeyed character of The Balvenie with enhanced vanilla notes with spicy aromatics. The Balvenie Caribbean Cask is a gift that brings a sense of discovery to the holidays — unexpected, lively, and unforgettable.
THE BALVENIE PORTWOOD 21 YEAR OLD
The Balvenie PortWood 21 Year Old is crafted from a marriage of rare Balvenie, transferred to port pipes which have held fine port wines. Sampled regularly to ensure that the perfect amount of character is imparted by the port pipes, which enhance and develop the whisky while preserving its original characteristics. The single malt offers remarkable complexity with layers of honey, creamy fruit, spice, and a silky, long finish. An exquisite gifting choice for the discerning single malt lover that deserves something extra special on their home bar.
THE BALVENIE TWENTY FIVE
The Balvenie Twenty Five offers extraordinary depth, crafted from over two decades of maturation in traditional American and European Oak casks. A perfectly balanced single malt expression of exceptional character, Twenty Give hints at The Balvenie’s most sought-after flavours of bold vanilla oak, crystallized ginger and sweet runny honey. From The Balvenie’s coveted Stories Range, this expression is a true collector’s treasure. A gift that transcends the season, destined to be remembered long after the last glass is raised.
