The third release in The Balvenie Stories range is a particularly rich and exciting 26 year old expression, title A Day of Dark Barley. It sounds quite ominous, doesn’t it? Don’t worry, here’s a spoiler to the end of the story – it results in excellent whisky!
This expression harks back to a day in 1992, when Balvenie mashman Brian Webster and maltman Robbie Gormley took in a delivery of dark barley, kicking of a long experiment. Dark barley isn’t a common sight in the whisky world – you’re more likely to see it put to use in beer brewing, particularly those yummy stouts we hear people talking about. Turns out, it also makes yummy single malt. Ideal.
🌿 Balvenie 26 Year Old A Day of Dark Barley Tasting Notes
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Nose: Rich toffee, molasses, soft oak, roasted malt, and hints of muscovado sugar.
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Palate: Bold and full-bodied with layers of dark chocolate, malty richness, honey, dried fruits, coffee notes, and subtle spice.
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Finish: Long and warming, with lingering roasted malt, cocoa, and oak spice.
WARNING: This is STRICTLY intended for persons aged 21 and above. Drinking distilled spirits, beer, coolers, wine and other alcoholic beverages may increase cancer risk, and, during pregnancy, can cause birth defects. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/alcohol.
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