The Balvenie 12 year Home Malted Limited Edition (700ml)

Single malt Scotch whisky from The Balvenie, this 12 year old is a limited edition tied to the distillery's floor malting tradition, one of the few Speyside operations that still turns its own barley by hand. The age statement here is genuine: twelve years of maturation stand behind the whisky before bottling.

Single malts at this age tend toward a balance of orchard fruit, malt sweetness, and gentle oak, a good introduction to Speyside's softer, honeyed side. Pour it neat or with a few drops of water, and give it time in the glass to open. It suits an unhurried evening more than a crowded party.