Balvenie Tun 1509 Batch No. 8 - 70cl

The Balvenie Tun 1509 Batch 8 is a limited-edition Speyside single malt Scotch whisky bottled at 52.2% ABV. Released in 2021, this expression marks the final chapter of the highly acclaimed and collectible Tun 1509 series.Cask CompositionCrafted by Malt Master David C. Stewart MBE, the liquid marries 18 rare casks selected from the distillery's stocks:4 ex-bourbon barrels6 second-fill sherry butts5 second-fill puncheons3 first-fill sherry buttsAll components spent three months marrying together in a large oak vat (marrying tun) in Warehouse 24, and the whisky was bottled without chill-filtration.Tasting NotesNose: Sweet aromas of baked lemon tarts, orange marmalade, and maple syrup, wrapped in warm spices and hints of hazelnuts.Palate: Rich and velvety texture with signature toffee sweetness, buttery vanilla, and classic Balvenie honey. It evolves into crystallized ginger and cardamom.Finish: Long, dry, and intensely focused on toasted oak and baking spices.If you want to keep exploring, I can look up: