The Balvenie The Week of The Peat 14yo is a peated whisky aged for at least 14 years in classic oak barrels. It is produced in Speyside’s famous distillery since 2002 and for just one week a year using Speyside’s own peat. In the past, CigarsLover Magazine has tasted the first batch (https://www.cigarslover.com/en/balvenie-2002-peat-week/), now let’s try the product that has entered the core range.
- Type: Single malt
- Origin: Scotland
- ABV: 48.3%
- Cask: ex-bourbon
- Age: 14yo
- Price: $80 – €96
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TASTING NOTES – BALVENIE THE WEEK OF PEAT 14yo
Nose
Intense notes of honey are supported by a veiled peat presence and smoked nuances. Vanilla is also perceptible.
Palate
It releases a mix of wood, honey, and vanilla, enriched with a touch of lemon zest. Peat is confirmed and remains light.
Finish
Persistence is average. Wood and vanilla are the main flavors, with a touch of peat.
Overall, the Balvenie The Week of The Peat 14yo is round and velvety, simple to appreciate, and with an average complexity. Balvenie’s character is still present in this product, atypical for the distillery, and the experiment is to be considered successful.