{"product_id":"the-balvenie-the-creation-of-a-classic-single-malt-scotch-whisky","title":"The Balvenie The Creation Of A Classic Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750mL","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"651\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"364\"\u003eThe Balvenie The Creation of a Classic Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750mL\u003c\/strong\u003e is a special limited-edition release that celebrates a defining moment in Scotch whisky history—the invention of cask finishing. Crafted by \u003cstrong data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"541\"\u003eMalt Master David C. Stewart MBE\u003c\/strong\u003e, this exceptional single malt honors his pioneering 1980s experiment that forever changed the whisky world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"991\"\u003eAged in traditional American oak barrels before being finished in \u003cstrong data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"743\"\u003eOloroso sherry casks\u003c\/strong\u003e, this Speyside whisky reveals the perfect harmony between sweet vanilla and rich dried fruit. The result is a beautifully balanced single malt that captures The Balvenie’s signature honeyed depth, luxurious mouthfeel, and timeless craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003eEach bottle represents a piece of whisky-making history—a nod to the moment when creativity redefined Scotch tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm aromas of honey, vanilla, and oak with layers of dried fruit, cinnamon, and light sherry sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and rich with flavors of toffee, fig, nutmeg, and caramelized sugar balanced by gentle spice and malt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and elegant with lingering notes of sherry, oak, and sweet honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003eQ: What is The Balvenie The Creation of a Classic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003eA: It’s a limited-edition single malt celebrating the moment The Balvenie pioneered the practice of cask finishing, now a hallmark of Scotch whisky craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003eQ: How is this whisky matured?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003eA: It’s first aged in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003eAmerican oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e before being finished in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1853\"\u003eOloroso sherry casks\u003c\/strong\u003e to achieve depth and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"2044\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1930\"\u003eQ: What region is The Balvenie from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"1933\"\u003eA: It’s produced in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"1975\"\u003eSpeyside, Scotland\u003c\/strong\u003e, home to some of the world’s most refined and smooth single malts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2172\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2081\"\u003eQ: What is the alcohol content?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2084\"\u003eA: Bottled at \u003cstrong data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003e43% ABV (86 proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e for a perfect balance of richness and smoothness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2358\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2207\"\u003eQ: Is this a limited release?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2210\"\u003eA: Yes—The Creation of a Classic is a one-time, limited-edition bottling crafted to celebrate a historic innovation by The Balvenie’s Malt Master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2507\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2389\"\u003eQ: How should I enjoy it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2389\" data-end=\"2392\"\u003eA: Best enjoyed neat or with a drop of water to reveal its intricate balance of honey, oak, and sherry sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Balvenie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41687765549159,"sku":null,"price":599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/2929\/1879\/files\/The_Balvenie_The_Creation_Of_A_Classic_Single_Malt_Scotch_Whisky_750mL.webp?v=1761510122","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyshelf.com\/products\/the-balvenie-the-creation-of-a-classic-single-malt-scotch-whisky","provider":"Whiskey Shelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}