Balvenie Tun 1509 Batch 5 70cl, 52.6%
Tasting Notes
Colour: Deep golden amber
Nose: Rich honey, dried apricots, orange peel, vanilla, and sweet oak spice.
Palate: Full-bodied with flavours of caramel, raisins, toasted almonds, dark chocolate, and gentle spice.
Finish: Long and warming with lingering honey sweetness, dried fruit richness, and oak spice.
Description
Balvenie Tun 1509 Batch 5 70cl 52.6% is a highly collectible Speyside single malt Scotch whisky produced at the renowned Balvenie Distillery in Dufftown, Scotland. This release forms part of the prestigious Tun 1509 series, created as the successor to the legendary Tun 1401 bottlings.
The Tun 1509 series was developed by Balvenie Malt Master David C. Stewart, who carefully selected a number of exceptional mature casks and married them together in the large Tun 1509 marrying vessel located at the distillery.
For Batch 5, a carefully selected combination of American oak ex-bourbon casks and European oak sherry casks was chosen for its outstanding character and complexity. These casks were transferred into the Tun 1509 vessel where the whiskies were allowed to marry together for several months before bottling.
This marrying process allows the individual casks to integrate harmoniously, creating a whisky with remarkable depth, richness, and balance while preserving Balvenie’s signature honeyed house style.
Bottled at 52.6% ABV, Batch 5 delivers a powerful and full-bodied flavour profile with exceptional intensity and complexity.
The result is a sophisticated single malt with flavours of honey, dried fruits, vanilla, caramel, toasted oak, and warming spice.
Why Choose Balvenie Tun 1509 Batch 5?
The Tun 1509 series showcases Balvenie’s expertise in selecting and marrying exceptional casks to create complex limited-edition releases.
The higher 52.6% ABV enhances the whisky’s richness and depth while maintaining balance and elegance.
Ideal For.
This whisky is ideal for Balvenie collectors, rare whisky enthusiasts, and connoisseurs who appreciate limited Speyside releases.
Product Details
Product Name: Balvenie Tun 1509 Batch 5
Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Balvenie Distillery
Region: Speyside, Scotland
Series: Tun 1509
Batch: Batch 5
Bottle Size: 70cl
ABV: 52.6%
Cask Type: Marriage of American Oak Ex-Bourbon and European Oak Sherry Casks
Natural Colour: Yes
Chill Filtration: No
Collector’s Note
The Tun 1509 series continues the legacy established by the famous Tun 1401 bottlings and represents one of Balvenie’s most collectible ranges.
Each batch is produced in limited quantities, with unique combinations of exceptional casks creating distinct flavour profiles. Releases such as Batch 5 are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of rare Balvenie whiskies.
Additional information
| Weight | 2.2 kg |
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