Produced exclusively from the Syrah variety, it reveals the enormous potential of this variety in a special and challenging climate that only Serpa provides.
The secret of the rich, rounded taste of The Thirteen is in the unique Double Marriage maturation process. At 12 years old,when other producers bottle their aged blends, Whyte & mackay's Master Blender brings together the finest malt whiskies, then returns them to sherry casks to marry for another year. At 13 years old the second marriage takes place, when the finest grain whiskies are introduced to this blend of malts to create the masterpiece that is The Thirteen.
Famous Grouse Smoky Black (formerly The Black Grouse) blends peated malt whiskey blends, including a rare version of Glenturret, with exceptional grain whiskeys to produce a richer, lightly smoky and smoother flavor.
Aromatic and lively, aromas of vanilla and spice evocative of dried clove and chai are layered on a base of earthly, malty undertones reminiscent of Balvenie’s own barley loft.
The second edition in our limited annual release series, this special single malt exudes flavours of sweet oak, tiramisu and dark chocolate, and provides a delightful whisky and coffee pairing experience.