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Balvenie Tun 1401 Batch 8 50.2% – A Marriage of Rare Casks
Balvenie Tun 1401 Batch 8 is an exceptional expression from the Speyside distillery’s acclaimed Tun series, bottled in 2013 at 50.2% ABV. Carefully crafted by Balvenie’s longtime Malt Master, David Stewart, this batch represents a marriage of nine American oak barrels and three European sherry butts, each selected for their depth, maturity, and complexity.
Matured and then brought together in the legendary Tun 1401 - a large marrying tun housed in Warehouse 24 - this release is celebrated for its seamless integration of honeyed sweetness, rich spice, and dried fruit character. With just 2700 bottles produced, Batch 8 was primarily aimed at the global travel retail market, making it a sought-after edition for collectors and aficionados alike.
Specifications
Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Balvenie
Bottler: Distillery Bottling
Bottling Series: Tun 1401 – Batch 8
Bottled: 2013
Cask Type: 9 American Oak + 3 European Oak Casks
Number of Bottles: 2700
Strength: 50.2% ABV
Size: 700ml
About the Distillery
Founded in 1892 by William Grant, The Balvenie Distillery remains one of Scotland’s most traditional and revered producers of single malt whisky. Located in Dufftown, Speyside, Balvenie is unique in maintaining its own floor maltings, cooperage, and coppersmiths on-site. Under the guidance of Malt Master David Stewart for over five decades, Balvenie has developed a signature style - rich, honeyed, and elegant - with a deep respect for craftsmanship and wood management. Releases like the Tun 1401 series exemplify the distillery’s mastery in cask selection and marrying, earning a cult following among whisky enthusiasts worldwide.
