The Balvenie Madeira Cask is a lively single malt finished in casks which previously held Madeira wine.

In historic times, ships set sail filled with casks of Madeira wine around the New World. Throughout their journey, casks were exposed to the heat of the sun, naturally sweetening the wine it held.

Malt Master David C. Stewart has enjoyed times exploring the Madeira region and wines they produce, inspiring his experimentation of the cask type for finishing.

This is not the first time David has used Madeira casks - previous expressions have been of older ages. This release has a lighter, livelier character.

Maturing for 15 years in traditional American Oak whisky barrels to develop notes of warm honey and vanilla before finishing period in rich Madeira casks.

Exclusive release only normally available through Travel Retail.

Age: 15 years old

43% ABV / 70cl

The Balvenie distillery is a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky distillery in Dufftown, Scotland.

In early 1892 work began to convert an 18th-century mansion (Balvenie New House) into a distillery. The building took fifteen months to complete, and on 1 May 1893, the first distillation took place at the Balvenie Distillery.