The Balvenie Tun 1509 Batch #1 is a highly regarded whisky with a strength of 47.1% and a volume of 700ml. Bottled in 2014, it serves as the successor to the popular Tun 1401 series but uses a larger tun that can hold four times as much liquid. This limited edition batch, consisting of 11,000 bottles, is a meticulous blend of 42 casks, including 35 traditional American oak barrels and 7 European oak sherry butts, all carefully selected by Malt Master David Stewart from the distillery's precious aged stocks. These casks were married together in Warehouse 24 for several months, creating a harmonious symphony of flavors.
The resulting whisky boasts a complex and well-rounded flavor profile that includes notes of honey, beehive, wax, overripe apples, mangos, old amoroso, heather honey, rose jelly, blood oranges, juicy sultanas, pollen, cigars, pu-erh tea, and earth after a summer rain. Subtle hints of oranges, honey, tobacco, coffee, mango chutney, ginger, tonic water, pink grapefruits, and ripe plums further enrich the experience.
The aroma of this whisky is captivating, offering a saturated and fresh olfactory experience with processed wood, furniture varnish, solvent, stain, resin, perfume notes, dried fruits, raisins, toffee, boiled condensed milk, peaches, prunes, kiwi, banana, valerian, and motherwort. This wide array of scents dynamically changes, creating an aromatic kaleidoscope that keeps you intrigued.
The taste is equally complex, presenting a sweet and sour profile with oak bitterness, cranberries, condensed milk, mint, rhubarb, tropical fruits, and grilled sugar. The finish is light yet satisfying, with notes of ginger, creamy, sourish fruit compote, mandarin crusts, and delicate oak bitterness in the background, accompanied by mint and resin.
The Tun 1509 Batch #1 also includes a detailed diagram that outlines the main tasting characteristics of each of the 42 casks used in the marrying process. This makes it a unique and intriguing expression of The Balvenie, truly greater than the sum of its parts. The brand remains one of the best in the market, and this batch showcases the exceptional skill of the blender in creating a dense, powerful, and harmonious whisky.
This batch is a meticulous blend of 42 carefully selected casks, married together in Warehouse 24, with a detailed diagram outlining each cask's tasting characteristics.
Only 11,000 bottles of this limited edition whisky were produced, making it a highly sought-after release.
The Malt Master responsible for this exquisite blend is David Stewart, who carefully selected the casks from Balvenie's aged stocks.
The Balvenie Tun 1509 Batch #1 is a testament to the exceptional skill of The Balvenie's Malt Master, David Stewart. The rich aroma is an aromatic kaleidoscope that invites endless enthusiasm. While the taste and finish may not completely match the high expectations set by the aroma, they are still wonderfully complex and satisfying. This batch is a fantastic example of blending mastery, and although the price tag may seem steep, the quality and craftsmanship justify the investment.
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