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The Balvenie Stories Series takes you behind the scenes of The Balvenie, to meet the people and explore the places that helped shape this incredible range of whiskies. Hosted by Charlie Metcalfe, The Balvenie Global Ambassador.

In this episode, Charlie discusses the importance of casks and the cooperage on this 19 year old whisky with newly qualified Apprentice Coopers Jack X and Liam X, along with Head Cooper Ian McDonald. He then brings Malt Masters David Stewart and Kelsey McKechnie into the conversation, further highlighting the importance of the coopers' work on the blends that they ultimately create. A revelation of conversation as much as of cask and character!

The Balvenie Stories Series takes you behind the scenes of The Balvenie, to meet the people and explore the places that helped shape this incredible range of whiskies. Hosted by Gemma Paterson, The Balvenie Global Ambassador.

In this episode Gemma discusses rare Caribbean casks with two old friends - John Barrett of Bristol Spirits Limited and The Balvenie Malt Master David C. Stewart MBE. We explore the incredible rich marriage of Caroni Rum and The Balvenie, and discuss innovation and experimentation with apprentice Malt Master Kelsey McKechnie.

The Balvenie Stories Series takes you behind the scenes of The Balvenie, to meet the people and explore the places that helped shape this incredible range of whiskies. Hosted by Gemma Paterson, The Balvenie Global Ambassador.

We celebrate coppersmith Dennis McBain, who has been with The Balvenie since 1958. We discuss the legend of the dog - a device made of copper piping, originally used for stealing whisky! Dennis recalls his experiences and explains his love of working with copper.

From there, we speak to brand ambassadors Charlie Metcalfe and James Roberts about some of their favourite Dennis tales, including the story of his lost spanner...

The Balvenie Stories Series takes you behind the scenes of The Balvenie, to meet the people and explore the places that helped shape this incredible range of whiskies. Hosted by Gemma Paterson, The Balvenie Global Ambassador.

Gemma talks to Malt Master David Stewart about his early career at The Balvenie, reflects on the estimated half-million whiskies that David has nosed over the years, and talks about the processes that led to The Creation of a Classic.

We visit the dunnage warehouse in Dufftown to draw some very special samples, before returning to David and Apprentice Malt Master Kelsey McKechnie to discuss the character and notes of this special Balvenie.

The Balvenie Stories Series takes you behind the scenes of The Balvenie, to meet the people and explore the places that helped shape this incredible range of whiskies. Hosted by Gemma Paterson, The Balvenie Global Ambassador.

From our tasting room outside Glasgow, Gemma travels north to the distillery, and on to Dufftown where she explores some of the myths and legends of a hugely important 13th century castle.

In The Second Red Rose, Gemma speaks to Malt Master David Stewart MBE about the inspirations behind The Second Red Rose, his memories of the First Red Rose, and speaks to collector Olaf Karlinsky on the historical influence of Balvenie Castle.

Introducing The Balvenie Twenty-Five. For this new expression, Malt Master David C. Stewart MBE brings together a careful selection of rare casks to craft a Single Malt Scotch Whisky with refined, hidden depths.

At first this whisky is seemingly simple, yet with time it reveals
incredibly complex notes of runny honey, crystallised ginger
and toasted marshmallow. Its intense character comes from a
small number of unique casks that have been masterfully bought
together in a TUN marriage.

We invite you to join The Balvenie’s Global Ambassador Gemma Paterson as she guides you through an audio tasting experience of The Balvenie Twenty Five.

Make yourself comfortable, sit back, and enjoy.

Best experience with headphones.