The Balvenie Montilla Cask 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky – 70cl
The Balvenie Montilla Cask 12 Year Old is a celebrated Speyside single malt — initially matured in American oak ex-bourbon casks for at least 12 years, then finished in casks that previously held Montilla wine from the Montilla-Moriles region of Andalusia, Spain. The Montilla cask finish imparts distinctive nutty, dried-fruit, and gently spiced character that complements The Balvenie's honeyed Speyside signature.
Crafted under Malt Master Kelsey McKechnie, this expression is part of The Balvenie Cask Finishes range — a collection that showcases the distillery's mastery of wood finishing. Montilla wine, often compared to sherry but with a distinctive character of its own, adds a refined Iberian dimension to this traditional Speyside dram.
From The Balvenie Distillery in Dufftown, Speyside, Scotland — a family-owned distillery dating to 1892, celebrated as one of the only Scottish distilleries that still grows its own barley, has its own floor maltings, employs its own coppersmith, and houses its own coopers.
A definitive Speyside cask-finished single malt — perfect for whisky connoisseurs exploring rare cask finishes, contemplative neat tasting, or premium gifting. Serve neat in a tulip glass at room temperature with a few drops of water to open the aromatics.
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Refined and layered — soft honey, dried apricot, toasted almond, gentle nutmeg, a touch of orange marmalade, and the warm Montilla cask influence with subtle dried-fruit sweetness and gentle Iberian spice character.
PALATE
Smooth and complex — concentrated honey, dried sultanas, soft toffee, toasted hazelnut, gentle cinnamon, warm vanilla, with the distinctive Montilla wine cask character delivering refined nutty depth and dried-fruit elegance.
FINISH
Long and refined — sustained honey, gentle dried fruit, soft warming spice, and a polished Speyside oak fade with lingering Montilla cask warmth.
ABV: 43% ABV