Balvenie Stories Distant Shores 27 Year Old
Part of Balvenie's Stories range, this 27-year-old single malt was discovered by David Stewart from a cask laid down by travelling salesman John Barret, finished in oak that previously held Caroni rum for a rich, indulgent character.
48%
27 Years
Whisky
Single Malt
About This Bottle
Part of Balvenie's Stories range, this 27-year-old single malt was discovered by David Stewart from a cask laid down by travelling salesman John Barret, finished in oak that previously held Caroni rum for a rich, indulgent character.
Producer
Balvenie
Balvenie, Dufftown, Scotland
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