Pairing Shared Plates With The Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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The Balvenie makers devote their passion for craft in all they do, displaying ultimate craftsmanship and timeless artistry with the production of each and every traditionally crafted single malt without compromise for over a century. The Balvenie follows its five rare crafts when crafting its whisky, using home grown barley, their own malting floor, copper stills, and Malt Master in the production of each of their handcrafted single malt scotch whiskies. With the slow, gentle production of each remarkable scotch at its distillery in Speyside – they take their whisky seriously, but not themselves.
The Balvenie presents a warming experience combining the rich, honeyed profile of its whisky complemented by the warmth of a summer afternoon for the perfect way to savour the vibrant essence of the summer season. From the simple indulgence of a neat pour to refreshing, handcrafted summer cocktails, The Balvenie single malt scotch variants create an experience that is both refined and inviting, serving up summer memories with every sip all season long.
THE BALVENIE DOUBLEWOOD 12 YEAR OLD - SPEYSIDE TONIC
A sophisticated pre-meal aperitif for those seeking a savoury beverage this summer season. The Speyside Tonic combines the signature honeyed notes of The Balvenie DoubleWood with the nuttiness of sherry, the crisp fruitiness of Calvados, and the slightly dry and flavour of tonic. It pairs perfectly alongside a handcrafted cheese and charcuterie board.
• 35ml The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old
• 30ml Fino Sherry
• 5ml Calvados
• 100ml London Essence Tonic
THE BALVENIE CARIBBEAN CASK 14 - CARIBBEAN COLADA
A handcrafted, lighter twist on a classic Pina Colada, The Balvenie Caribbean Colada brings the perfect balance of sweet and tangy notes. The smooth, rich taste of The Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask pairs perfectly with the light, refreshing profile of the coconut water and pineapple for a bright refreshment best enjoyed in the sweltering summer heat with prosciutto and melon.
• 50ml The Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 Year Old
• 100ml Coconut Water
• 12.5ml Pineapple Juice
• Fresh Lime
Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker and give it a quick, hard shake. Single strain the mixture into a small wine glass to create a frothy head. Garnish with a wedge of pineapple and a fresh cherry with its stem.
THE BALVENIE SWEET TOAST OF AMERICAN OAK – NEAT POUR
The Balvenie Sweet Toast of American Oak captures essence of summer with the rich, honeyed notes of this single malt scotch. Savour this refined whisky neat to appreciate its complex flavours of candied fruit, coconut, and delicate vanilla, enhanced by shared plates of tapas or fresh oysters, creating a delightful pairing to make each sip the most memorable.
