The Balvenie D.C.S Compendium Chapter 4
EXPECTING THE UNEXPECTED
Chapter Four illustrates the fact that in spite of David’s mastery over the influence of oak and time, he knows to always allow for exciting surprises arising from the mysterious alchemy of maturation.
1971
| Brand | The Balvenie |
| No. of bottles | 102 |
| Cask type | European Oak Oloroso Sherry Butt |
| Vat type | 2855 |
| Size | 70cl |
| ABV / Strength | 49.9% |
| Age | 47 Year Old |
| Varietal | Single Malt |
1982
| Brand | The Balvenie |
| No. of bottles | 177 |
| Cask type | European Oak Oloroso Sherry Hogshead |
| Vat number | 635 |
| Size | 70cl |
| ABV / Strength | 51.1% |
| Age | 36 Year Old |
| Varietal | Single Malt |
1992
| Brand | The Balvenie |
| No. of bottles | 240 |
| Cask type | European Oak Oloroso Sherry Puncheon |
| Vat type | 608 |
| Size | 70cl |
| ABV / Strength | 49.8% |
| Age | 26 Year Old |
| Varietal | Single Malt |
1999
| Brand | The Balvenie |
| No. of bottles | 132 |
| Cask type | Refill American Oak Hogshead |
| Vat type | 9304 |
| Size | 70cl |
| ABV / Strength | 46.8% |
| Age | 18 Year Old |
| Varietal | Single Malt |
2009
| Brand | The Balvenie |
| No. of bottles | 168 |
| Cask type | First fill American Oak Bourbon Barrel |
| Vat number | 2724 |
| Size | 70cl |
| ABV / Strength | 64.6% |
| Age | 8 Year Old |
| Varietal | Single Malt |
