Balvenie - 10 Year Old (Founder's Reserve)

Now discontinued, this classic Balvenie 10 Year Old is a cornerstone-style Speyside single malt created by Balvenie Malt Master David Stewart. Produced at the Balvenie distillery in Dufftown (owned by William Grant & Sons), it’s built from a marriage of malt matured in bourbon casks and sherry butts—a combination that helped define The Balvenie’s house character from the early 1980s onwards. With the distillery’s long heritage (first distillation on 1 May 1893) and the added appeal of a discontinued expression, this is a strong bottle for collectors of classic-era Balvenie releases.

Key Details
- Distillery: The Balvenie (pronounced “bal-vaynee”)
- Region: Speyside, Scotland
- Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Age: 10 Year Old
- Maturation: Marriage of bourbon cask and sherry butt matured malt
- Malt Master: David Stewart
- Status: Discontinued
- Distillery Status: Operational
- Country of Origin: Scotland

Tasting Notes
Nose: Soft honeyed malt, gentle fruit, and a warm oak sweetness with a hint of sherry richness.
Palate: Smooth and balanced — vanilla and toffee from bourbon casks, layered with dried fruit and subtle spice from sherry wood.
Finish: Medium, warming and softly drying, with lingering sweetness and light spice.

Why This Bottle Is Worth Bidding On
- Discontinued Balvenie age statement, making it increasingly desirable for collectors of classic Speyside single malts.
- Created by David Stewart and built on the signature Balvenie approach of marrying bourbon and sherry cask character.
- A great “heritage bottle” from a distillery with deep roots in Dufftown, with first distillation dating back to 1893.

Condition / Notes for Buyers
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