Balvenie 18YO Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask

Balvenie lies in the Convals in Dufftown. The distillery was built by William Grant just below Glenfiddich in 1892, sharing its water source, the Robbie Dhu springs, with its illustrious neighbor. Despite also having the same distiller, Balvenie is hugely different in character. It is one of the few Scotch distilleries to boast in-house floor maltings, utilising locally hand-cut peat. Over the last few years, Balvenie has become the ninth bestselling single malt and demand is growing.

The Balvenie Pedro Ximénez Cask whisky is a lively and summery single malt aged in American Oak and finished in casks which previously held Pedro Ximénez sherry.

The nose opens with concentrated aromas of dried figs, raisins and dark cherries, layered with sweet lavender, mandarin peel and the distillery’s characteristic honeyed richness. The palate is full-bodied and luxuriously smooth, revealing dates, stewed plums and rich fruitcake alongside creamy toffee, vanilla and gently toasted oak, while subtle clove and warming spice provide balance and complexity. The finish is long, elegant and delicately drying, leaving lingering impressions of dark fruit, citrus oils, cocoa and refined sherry sweetness.