
scotch whisky Whisky
Balvenie, 26 Year Old Day of Dark Barley
RRP £625
Dark barley sounds ominous, but this is the barley usually used in the brewing of stout. Back in 1992 mashman Brian Webster and maltman Robbie Gormley took in a delivery of dark barley, kicking off a long experiment. Luckily that experiment worked beautifully. Expect a sweet tinned fruits nose, while the palate is big and fruity with lots of texture. Floral notes hang on the end of a lively whisky with a little oak and tannin on the finish.
Spirit Details
Master Category
Whisky - Scotland
Sub-Category
Single Malt
Country
Scotland
Region
Speyside
Alcohol
47.8%
Bottle Size
70cl
Tasting Information
Name of Tasting
Independents' day
Type of Tasting
Tasting feature
Blind
Yes
Tasted by
Colin Hampden-White, Lora Hemy