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Balvenie

SWA name: The Balvenie

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57.4584, -3.1272 · locate on map

About the distillery

Balvenie occupies a distinctive position in Speyside through its continued emphasis on traditional craftsmanship, including in-house floor maltings and dedicated coopering operations. Its whiskies are often associated with honeyed richness, soft spice and cask-driven complexity, particularly through extensive experimentation with finishing techniques. Compared with more aggressively marketed luxury brands, Balvenie tends to project a quieter and more artisanal image.

Bottlings (scored)

Other bottlings tracked

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Climate context

Local rainfall (SEPA)
765 mm
rolling 12 months · Aberlour (5 km)
Regional rainfall (Met Office)
2,223 mm +30.70%
Scotland N · vs 1995-2024 median