{"product_id":"the-balvenie-14-year-old-stories-series-the-week-of-peat","title":"The Balvenie 14 Years Stories Series - The Week of Peat","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillery Background and History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eEstablished in 1892 by William Grant in Dufftown, Speyside, The Balvenie Distillery remains one of Scotland’s few traditional craft distilleries. It preserves legacy methods such as floor maltings, on-site cooperage, and copper smithing. In 2019, Balvenie launched the “Stories” series to celebrate the craftsmen’s unique tales—\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Week of Peat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e honors the annual experiment of using peated malt for a week, dating back to 2002 under distillery manager Ian Millar and Malt Master David C. Stewart MBE\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaster Distiller and Production Philosophy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eLed historically by David C. Stewart MBE and currently overseen by Brian Kinsman, the Balvenie team embraces craft-led experimentation. For this release, they combine their signature honeyed Speyside style with gentle peat smoke—a delicate balance reflecting respect for tradition while exploring new flavour dimensions\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSource of Ingredients (Grain, Water, Yeast)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eProduced exclusively from 100% malted barley—partly estate-grown and partly locally sourced—Balvenie utilises untouched Speyside spring water. Traditional yeast strains are employed to capture the distillery’s hallmark elegance\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillation Process\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFollowing classic single malt methodology, Balvenie uses copper pot still distillation—five wash stills and six spirit stills—producing a smooth, medium-bodied spirit. Peated malt is used during “peat week,” then the distillation returns to unpeated runs\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaturation \u0026amp; Cask Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAged for 14 years in ex-bourbon barrels, with whiskey distilled during “peat week” blended into the final vatting. Bottled without chill-filtration at 48.3% ABV. This approach maintains a silky malt sweetness with a light peat overlay\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNose:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Honeyed sweetness married with gentle peat smoke, crème brûlée, vanilla oak, citrus zest, subtle orchard fruit\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Silky and balanced—smooth smoke, citrus spice, honey, malt grain, light pepper, and oak warmth\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Medium length; lingering creamy vanilla, soft smoke, orchard fruit, and gentle pepper\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIdeal with smoked salmon canapés, grilled scallops with brown butter, creamy blue cheeses, crème brûlée, and pear tarte Tatin—complementing the smoke, citrus, and sweet honey notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eServing Suggestions and Ideal Glassware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eServe neat or with a drop of water in a Glencairn or tulip glass at 15–18 °C. Swirl gently to release peat aromas. No ice recommended to preserve balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage and Aging Potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eStable post-opening if stored upright in a cool, dark place. As a 14-year aged single malt, it offers no further maturation in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrain Type \u0026amp; Mash Bill (if applicable)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSingle malt Scotch whisky—100% malted barley, including a portion with peated malt for the “peat week” expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV (Alcohol by Volume)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e48.3%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Telford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922280300758,"sku":null,"price":1138.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/TheBalvenie14YearsStoriesSeries-TheWeekofPeat.png?v=1773668222","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/the-balvenie-14-year-old-stories-series-the-week-of-peat","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}