To create Balvenie Portwood 21 years year old single malt whiskey transferred a blend of rare balfy whiskeys to fade that have contained fine port wines. The whole process is closely monitored by Malt Master David C. Stewart MBE.
This whiskey is considered by many as Malt Master David’s finest work. It is one of his most impressive achievements who have won a number of very coveted prices since the publication in 1996.
Fragrance: Notes of fruit and mature raisins backed by a nutty dryness.
Taste: refined with a remarkable character. It is creamy and silky soft with fruit, honey and spices.
Finish: long, gentle and nutty.
The Balvenie Distillery.
The Balvenie Distillery offers a variety of single malt whiskeys manufactured by Malt Master David C. Stewart MBE. Every expression is unique, but all whiskeys are rich, luxurious smooth and supported by a distinctive, honey-like character.
The history of the distiller starts in 1892, when William Grant establishes the distillery in the abandoned balfy New House. May 1, 1893 begins the distillery to produce whiskey. William Grant goes away in 1923, and his son, John, takes over and expands the distillery.
In 1962, David C. Stewart MBE is employed in William Grant & Sons at the age of 17. In 1974, he is appointed Malt Master, the fourth in the history of the distillery. He starts experimenting with fadlagring in 1983. He stores whiskey on two different types of wood after each other. Today, this method is very widespread and called “Finishing”.
