Awarded a gold medal at the 2005 International Wine & Spirit Competition

David Stewart, The Balvenie Malt Master has selected only from the finest vintage casks that were laid down during his early time at The Balvenie over thirty years ago. David's long experience in maturation has enabled him to create this rare and especially fine thirty year old single malt Scotch whisky.

By marrying The Balvenie slowly aged in traditional Oak casks and also in Oloroso Sherry Butts, David has created a rich, mellow Scotch whisky with unusual depth and complexity. The traditional Oak - previously used to mature Bourbon - imbues warm honeyed tones, intense floral sweetness and distinct notes of vanilla, whereas The Balvenie matured in Sherry Wood displays a rich depth of colour, a dry oakiness and even greater refinement. The product of a lifetime's work, 'Thirty' has been bottled at natural strength to capture all the signature characteristics of The Balvenie.