The first release of Balvenie Rose, a Port finished Balvenie aged for 16 years. Balvenie Rose is named for the single red rose paid by Margaret Douglas to the King as annual rent for Balvenie Castle. Margaret Douglas was married to William Douglas (of the Black Douglasses) and was reinstated in Balvenie Castle following their defeat by James II. However, the King was so blown away by Margaret’s beauty he returned Balvenie Castle to her for the annual payment of a single Red Rose.

Rare 1st Release 2nd Bottling. A very special limited release bottle to celebrate the long history of Balvenie Castle, the annual rent of which was fixed at a single red rose in 1460.

This outstanding 16 year old Speyside single malt was laid down at the Balvenie distillery in 1991 and bottled as the first release from the limited edition Rose series in 2008.

​​​​​Finished in first fill Port pipes and bottled at a natural cask strength 53.1% ABV, this is one of just 426 bottles that is considered amongst the elite in terms of rare and collectable Balvenie single malts.

Rare 1st Release 2nd Bottling. A very special limited release bottle to celebrate the long history of Balvenie Castle, the annual rent of which was fixed at a single red rose in 1460.

Bottle Number: One of only 426 bottles released

Distillery Balvenie 1991

Bottling Vintage Bottled 2009

Bottling serie 1st Release 2nd Bottling

Stated Age 16 years old

Cask type Finished in 1st Fill Port Pipes

Number of bottles 426

Strength 53.1 %

Vol.Size 700 ml