{"product_id":"balvenie-12-year-old-montilla-wine-cask-finish-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","title":"Balvenie 12 Year Old Montilla Wine Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA sweet, sun-kissed single malt matured in Montilla wine-seasoned European Oak.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 12-year-old single malt is matured in European oak butts seasoned with sweet Montilla wine. The result is a whisky rich in candid sweetness, layered with vanilla oakiness, warming spice, and delicate dried fruits – a beautiful balance of cask and craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"BlockStory_paragraph__aH0Yu\"\u003eThe Montilla Wine Seasoned Cask is a story of instinct, experimentation and patience. Hand-selected by Malt Master Kelsey McKechnie from the hidden corners of Warehouse 24, this single malt represents a bold creative step - maturing The Balvenie’s delicate spirit in European oak casks seasoned with sweet wine from Montilla, a sun-soaked town in southern Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"BlockStory_paragraph__aH0Yu\"\u003eTraditionally associated with sherry, Montilla wines bring a different richness - lighter, more nuanced, yet full of character. The oak, once infused with this wine, coaxes unexpected depths from the spirit. The result? A refined whisky bursting with candied sweetness, balanced by warming spice and mellow vanilla oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"BlockStory_paragraph__aH0Yu\"\u003eThis isn’t about breaking from tradition - it’s about building on it. Kelsey brings a unique blend of scientific knowledge and craft intuition to her role. With a Master’s in Distilling and a lifelong curiosity, she continues to explore The Balvenie’s ageing casks with fresh eyes, drawing from them rare and remarkable releases that might otherwise remain undiscovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"BlockStory_paragraph__aH0Yu\"\u003eThe Montilla Wine Seasoned Cask is more than a whisky - it’s a snapshot in time. One cask, one story, one moment of quiet discovery. It embodies the spirit of The Balvenie: the courage to experiment, the patience to wait, and the commitment to craft something truly extraordinary.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LongText_paragraph__pC68H\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose: \u003c\/strong\u003eFresh and delicate, with light barley sugar, floral honey, and gently toasted oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste: \u003c\/strong\u003eSweet candy tones up front, followed by rich vanilla oak, dried apricots, and a rounded warmth of spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish: \u003c\/strong\u003eRefreshingly sweet, with fruit and wood in graceful balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balvenie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48632258658519,"sku":"BALVENIE-12-MONTILLA","price":159.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/9753\/6596\/files\/tds-balvenie-12yo-montilla.jpg?v=1779025715","url":"https:\/\/thedrinksociety.com.au\/products\/balvenie-12-year-old-montilla-wine-cask-finish-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","provider":"The Drink Society","version":"1.0","type":"link"}