Made available at select airport retailers, The Balvenie The Creation of a Classic is a single malt Scotch whisky from the Balvenie Stories range, created by former malt master David Stewart MBE. This expression, inspired by Stewart's pioneering work with cask finishing in the 1980s, is first matured in American oak casks before being finished in oloroso sherry casks. Bottled at 43% ABV, it hosts a suggested retail price of $99.72.
The finish is warming, even at its modest proof, with a bit of white pepper, soft baking spice, and a flourish of dried orange peel and sugary berries. A shame this one didn’t make it to the masses.