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The Balvenie

The Balvenie 10 Years Old, Founder's Reserve
Whisky Magazine Recommended - Winner

The Balvenie 10 Years Old, Founder's Reserve
Single Malt - Scotland - 43.00%
8 The most honeyish of Speyside malts?

The Balvenie 12 Years Old, Double Wood
Whisky Magazine Recommended - Winner

The Balvenie 12 Years Old, Double Wood
Single Malt - Scotland - 43.00%
9 Yet richer, and fruitier.

The Balvenie 12 Years Old, Double Wood
Whisky Magazine Recommended - Winner

The Balvenie 12 Years Old, Double Wood
Single Malt - Scotland - 43.00%
8 Delicious.

The Balvenie 15 Years Old

The Balvenie 15 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 50.40%
8 A very interesting whisky, but the distillery character is better served with a dash of sherry.

The Balvenie 15 Years Old Single Barrel

The Balvenie 15 Years Old Single Barrel
Single Malt - Scotland - 50.40%
8 Certainly robust. Perhaps a little harsh?

The Balvenie 17 Years Old Sherry Oak

The Balvenie 17 Years Old Sherry Oak
Single Malt - Scotland - 43.00%
7 Good but the oak has leaned a little too heavily on the expressiveness of the whisky.

The Balvenie 17 Years Old, New Wood

The Balvenie 17 Years Old, New Wood
Single Malt - Scotland - 40.00%
7 Attractive in the glass, with a pleasant nose, rich in dessert notes, but is let down by a slight astringency in the palate.

The Balvenie 1968
Whisky Magazine Recommended - Winner

The Balvenie 1968
Single Malt - Scotland - 50.80%
8 Tasting from the cask resulted in slightly different descriptors whereas these notes were based on a sample sent to Whisky Magazine.

The Balvenie 1970 Vintage Cask
Whisky Magazine Editors Choice - Winner

The Balvenie 1970 Vintage Cask
Single Malt - Scotland - 44.60%
9 Extraordinarily distinctive. All the characteristics I expect in Balvenie, but I have never experienced them in such a concentrated intensity.

The Balvenie 1972 Vintage Cask
Whisky Magazine Editors Choice - Winner

The Balvenie 1972 Vintage Cask
Single Malt - Scotland - 49.40%
9 The ultimate dessert dram. Beautifully composed.

The Balvenie 21 Years Old PortWood
Whisky Magazine Recommended - Winner

The Balvenie 21 Years Old PortWood
Single Malt - Scotland - 40.00%
9 The full, honeyed, richness of the malt combines beautifully with what seems to be a generous kiss of port.

The Balvenie 25 Years Old

The Balvenie 25 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 46.90%
8 A very sophisticated malt. Beautifully combined flavours.

The Balvenie 25 Years Old, Single Barrel

The Balvenie 25 Years Old, Single Barrel
Single Malt - Scotland - 46.90%
8 Seemed a little lighter all round than I remember.

The Balvenie 30 Years Old

The Balvenie 30 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 47.30%
8 This expression wears its years well.

The Balvenie Islay Cask, 17 Years Old
Whisky Magazine Recommended - Winner

The Balvenie Islay Cask, 17 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 43.00%
8 Reminiscent of the days when Speysiders were peatier.

The Balvenie PortWood 1989

The Balvenie PortWood 1989
Single Malt - Scotland - 40.00%
7 Not the depth of the PortWood 21 Years Old, but thoroughly enjoyable.

The Balvenie PortWood 21 Years Old
Whisky Magazine Editors Choice - Winner

The Balvenie PortWood 21 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 40.00%
8 Bring on the petits-fours.

The Balvenie PortWood 21 Years Old
Whisky Magazine Editors Choice - Winner

The Balvenie PortWood 21 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 40.00%
8 This expression beautifully highlights the qualities of The Balvenie as a whisky that is full of rich flavours yet gentler and less robust than, for example, Glenfarclas or The Macallan.

The Balvenie Roasted malt Aged 14 Years
Whisky Magazine Recommended - Winner

The Balvenie Roasted malt Aged 14 Years
Single Malt - Scotland - 47.10%
8 Give this time and you'll find a delicious dram.

The Balvenie Rum Wood

The Balvenie Rum Wood
Single Malt - Scotland - 47.10%
7 A disappointment after the class of the 1972.

The Balvenie Rumwood 14 Years Old
Whisky Magazine Editors Choice - Winner

The Balvenie Rumwood 14 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 47.10%
8 A rich whisky which has taken some exotic and sensuous notes from the rum. Stiffens up on the finish.

The Balvenie Signature
Whisky Magazine Recommended - Winner

The Balvenie Signature
Single Malt - Scotland - 40.00%
8 Best neat and further proof of Balvenie's premier league status.

The Balvenie Vintage Cask 1967
Whisky Magazine Editors Choice - Winner

The Balvenie Vintage Cask 1967
Single Malt - Scotland - 40.00%
9 A beautifully balanced classic Speyside whisky.

The Balvenie Vintage Cask 1972
Whisky Magazine Editors Choice - Winner

The Balvenie Vintage Cask 1972
Single Malt - Scotland - 47.30%
8 This oozes class and, for me, is streets ahead of everything else in this group.

50 not out
In these times when both job security and loyalty are so often at a premium, it seems remarkable that one man has worked for the same company for 50 years. Even in the Scotch whisky industry, where f...
January 1970, Issue 84, page 8

A matter of duty
Eighty-five bottles of Scotch are sold every minute in duty-free shops around the world. Martin Moodie looks at where the best ranges can be found, and where it's worth missing your fight for a specia...
May 1999, Issue 3, page 50

A sense of place
Joe Bates finds a warm welcome in Sweden.
February 2009, Issue 78, page 34

A single malt for the purists (Balvenie)
Once just William Grant's ‘other' Dufftown distillery, Balvenie is starting to build a big reputation for itself. Ian Buxton went to pay homage
February 2004, Issue 37, page 42

A spirited event
James Millard explains why the Speyside Whisky Festival is a mean contender in the whisky event stakes
August 2002, Issue 25, page 26

A view to a kiln
Kilning might seem to be a standard practice,but it has a large bearing on the whisky-making process. Ian Wisniewski reports
June 2006, Issue 56, page 62

America - the stave
Ian Wisniewski looks at how the bourbon barrel influences the taste of whisky
November 2005, Issue 52, page 64

Are regional labels a dodgy area?
How important is regionalism to the character of whisky, and can broad generalisations be made? Ian Wisniewski considers
November 2004, Issue 44, page 56

Ask the expert
Now you can find both of John Rose's superb articles about collecting whisky in one place. In collections,he looks at some of the latest bottles to come up at auction. In questions,he fields your enqu...
September 2008, Issue 74, page 36

Ask the expert
I would like your help with the value of a bottle of The Balvenie I purchased a few years ago in Scotland. It is a Vintage Cask 1951 hand bottled at the distillery 7th November 1996 from Cask 1236. It...
July 2009, Issue 81, page 72

Barrels of innovation
Ian Wisniewski looks at how companies are pushing the boundaries with casks
April 2007, Issue 63, page 62

Boom time
Two new distilleries announced in as many months...are we on the brink of a golden time for whisky? Ian Buxton finds out
April 2007, Issue 63, page 26

Called to the bar
Whisky Magazine's barfly Kate Portman heads to the bright lights of the big city to investigate some great drinking spots.
November 2008, Issue 76, page 58

Class acts
The Masterclasses gave visitors the chance to explore the world of whisky more fully. Brigid James picks some highlights
June 2003, Issue 31, page 22

Collector's corner
Distillery representative for whisky Magazine John M Rose presents another selection of collectible whisky
December 2003, Issue 36, page 46

Comfy Bumpkin
London's newest gastro-pub has created a relaxing,home from home atmosphere where drinkers can feel comfortable experimenting with whisky,as Kate Ennis discovers
January 2007, Issue 61, page 52

Conval-no-more
In the latest of our series Gavin D Smithlooks at the history behind Convalmore
September 2007, Issue 66, page 35

Far eastern promise
Can the flavours and textures of chinese cuisine embrace whisky? The internationally acclaimed cookery expert yan-kit so was happy to demonstrate the possibilities to Damian Riley-Smith.
April 2000, Issue 9, page 42

Fashion Invasion
Joe Bate reports on how whiskey arrived in style at Belfast City.
July 2010, Issue 89, page 36

First Class
Whisky Magazine's Michael Jackson teamed up with a panel of fellow experts to assess the new Balvenie vintage cask
September 2000, Issue 11, page 43

Forget the headlines
Joe Batesbraves the crowds and keeps an eye on his bags as he checks out the offerings at Heathrow's flagship terminal
June 2008, Issue 72, page 30

Forty not out:
Girvan isn't your normal run of the … er… mill distillery. Ian Buxton paid it a visit
September 2004, Issue 42, page 30

French flair
Joe Bate shops across the Channel to check out the latest shopping opportunities
November 2007, Issue 67, page 53

From monsters to minnows
Pip Hills looks at who owns what in the world of whisky
March 2003, Issue 29, page 17

From the editor
Is it possible to compile an objective hierarchy of malts?
February 2000, Issue 8, page 5

Gone but not forgotten
Robin Brilleman takes a tour of the Scottish Highlands and visits the distilleries that have, over the course of time, ceadsed production but whose malts have left a lasting imprint on whisky history.
April 2001, Issue 15, page 32

Icons of Whisky 2009
Following months of debate,scrutiny and several exhaustive rounds of voting,we finally reveal who has topped the Whisky Magazine charts.
February 2009, Issue 78, page 15

In search of the world's best whiskies
This is the third time we have held the Best of the Best. But as Dominic Roskrow reports, this is the biggest and most ambitious attempt yet to find the world's best whiskies
March 2005, Issue 46, page 18

In the heartland (Speyside)
Speyside falls in to two halves:that reached by flying in to Inverness,and that reached from Aberdeen.In this issue we take the Aberdeen route.
January 2008, Issue 69, page 36

Inspirational distilling
The VIP tour of Balvenie is quite arguably the best Scotland has to offer. Our man indulged himself.
January 1970, Issue 84, page 40

Largesse flows at Dufftown
Whisky Magazine readers revelled in true highland hospitality when they were entertained at a William Grant and Sons special lunch.
September 2000, Issue 11, page 50

Let a thousand distilleries Bloom
A recent buy-out suggests that the American micro-distillery revolution means business. Charles K. Cowdery reports.
July 2010, Issue 89, page 14

Live and kicking
Marcin Miller evaluates the inaugural Whisky Magazine Live and comes to the conclusion that if you missed it, you missed out
July 2001, Issue 17, page 28

MADEIRA RELEASE
David Stewart, The Balvenie malt master, has released a new limited edition from The Balvenie Distillery, a 17 Years Old single malt finished in Madeira casks. Matured in traditional oak and finished...
July 2009, Issue 81, page 7

Maltster and servant
A keen collector of first-hand information on whisky, Martine Nouet had the fantastic opportunity to make a whisky-lover and -writer's dream come true: work in the Glenfiddich and Balvenie distillerie...
December 2001, Issue 20, page 32

Maltsters Inc.
Ian Wisniewski reveals the secrets behind this rather complex stage of whisky-making: malting
January 2003, Issue 28, page 48

Maturing years
Various factors influence the character of the new make spirit during maturation, and determine a malt's final flavour profile, as Ian Wisniewski finds out.
June 2009, Issue 80, page 28

More than chocolates
Joe Bates heads to the land of confectionary to discover some whisky gems
October 2008, Issue 75, page 34

National Treasures
The search starts to find the cream of the crop in the whisky world. Scotland, Ireland and Canada have been scrutinised,we find out who is in the running.
November 2007, Issue 67, page 8

Nessie's local
Jonny McCormick explores a monster of a Highland bar on the shores of Loch Ness.
April 2010, Issue 87, page 24

Norman's Wisdom
It may be ‘compact, cosy and bijou' , but The Lincoln Whisky Shop is now packed to bursting with unusual and exciting whiskies. Richard Jones reports
March 2006, Issue 54, page 26

Of questionable taste
A mystery flavour, a grand tasting and French chemists- all involved in Gary Regan's whisky adventure.
December 2000, Issue 13, page 70

Olympic big
Joe Bates heads to Beijing to see how this destination's duty free store.
November 2008, Issue 76, page 35

Peat performance
Peat is a staple ingredient of many classic whiskie. Ian Wisniewski looks at the hows, and whys and wherefores of this valued element .
July 2002, Issue 24, page 61

Personality traits
Ian Wisniewski investigates distillery character versus maturation character
July 2007, Issue 65, page 54

Phoenix rising
Anyone who read Issue 53 on Great Whisky Bars of The World will know that Whisky Magazine rates The Highlander Inn in Craigellachie pretty highly. Richard Jones discovers what makes this humble lookin...
June 2006, Issue 56, page 60

Respect your elders
While it doesn't follow that older is necessarily better, great older whiskies are rare and to be respected. Ian Wisniewski reports
March 2005, Issue 46, page 80

Signature craft
Ian Buxton meets the man behind Balvenie's style
June 2008, Issue 72, page 22

Smooth operators
The glass of whisky in my hand is a pale, straw gold with the faint aroma of pears. Its flavour is gentle, understated and above all smooth. So smooth that someone, after probably at least a bottle, w...
February 2000, Issue 8, page 54

Soup up your starter
Martine Nouet provides us with some warnimg soup recipes and shows us how to liven them up with a drop of whisky to make an ideal starter to any meal
December 2003, Issue 36, page 36

Spirit of the times
In the first of a two part series looking at new make spirit, Ian Wisniewski considers the range of characteristics that appear in new make spirit,and how they are created.
April 2009, Issue 79, page 28

Spirits rising
There's a real sense of purpose on Speyside at the moment, reflected by its rapidly developing Spirit of Speyside Festival. Dominic Roskrow reports
June 2006, Issue 56, page 18

Still in league with the devil
Michael Jackson continues the saga of a tasting at Philip Pullman's house
May 2004, Issue 39, page 11

Sweet fruits of labour
Martine Nouet finds good use for the harvests of summer, combined with whisky
July 2003, Issue 32, page 40

Sweet temptations
Chocolate and Whisky have been a classic combination for many people, Rob Allanson talks to the latest convert.
January 2009, Issue 77, page 54

Taken by storm
We report from the recent Shanghai show
July 2009, Issue 81, page 10

The battle for independence
Tom Bruce Gardyne profiles Muray McDavid, the enfant terrible of independent bottlers.
September 2000, Issue 11, page 56

The best Scotch malts in the world
Compiling a top 90 best Scottish malts list is as ambitious a project as this magazine has ever undertook. Dominic Roskrowdescribes how it was done
May 2004, Issue 39, page 22

The biggest and the best (Glenfiddich)
Home of the biggest malt whisky distillery in Scotland and the world's best-selling single malt, Glenfiddich Distillery has consistently produced whisky that consumers can't get enough of. David Stirk...
June 2001, Issue 16, page 28

The case for throwing things
Michael Jackson makes an exception for the Emperor of Japan.
December 2000, Issue 13, page 7

The essential guide to Speyside bars
David Stirk is 'entertained in a truly Scottish manner' during his five-day whistle stop tour of Speyside allowing him to bring you the definitive guide to Speyside's best bars
April 2001, Issue 15, page 48

The quiet men
Dave Broom talks to Davied Stewart, the unassuming yet innovative force shaping the William Grant's portfolio, and long-term colleague, Whisky Records controller Eric Robertson
October 2002, Issue 26, page 44

The Splendour of Speyside
Nature and native cunning have nurtured the distillery industry on the banks of the Spey. Tom Bruce-Gardyne took a trip through a whisky wonderland
October 1999, Issue 6, page 68

The tun up club
Whisky Mag's bar fly heads to Speyside to check out a watering hole almost in the round.
July 2009, Issue 81, page 37

The wonderful world of whisky
Welcome to our new section, World of whisky. These pages aim to take a less reverent look at the world of malts and to highlight some of the strangeness that all plays a part in making the subject suc...
September 2003, Issue 33, page 20

Vintage appeal
Ian Wisniewski explains what makes a vintage worth shelling out extra cash for – and why collectors are going crazy for them …
December 2001, Issue 20, page 58

Welcome to Whisky Magazine
Well by the time you read this the presents will have been well and truly opened, those socks have probably shrank in the wash already, batteries have gone flat on those all important purchases and we...
January 2009, Issue 77, page 5

Whisky magazine live
Whisky Magazine Live is to be launched very soon, intended to give you, the whisky enthusiast, the opportunity to taste many great whiskies. The event will also give you the chance to enjoy to speakin...
February 2001, Issue 14, page 30

Whisky on the Web
New technology is being adopted by whisky companies. Richard Jones goes surfing
January 2005, Issue 45, page 38

Whisky sales take off at Colombo airport
Joe Bates heads tothe Indian subcontinent tolook atSri Lanka's main airport.
February 2008, Issue 70, page 32

With the angels
Ian Wisniewski looks at evaporation and how it varies
April 2006, Issue 55, page 56

Working on the malt line
What are the advantages of commercial maltsters, and why do some distilleries still have their own floor maltings? Ian Wisniewski reports
May 2004, Issue 39, page 57

WORLD'S BEST SINGLE MALT WHISKY
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April 2008, Issue 71, page 23

World's best whiskies honoured
More than 150 whiskies, three rounds of judging and there can be only five...we reveal the winners
April 2007, Issue 63, page 18