The Balvenie Distillery
United Kingdom
If no tours are available then the good news is you can taste a range of Balvenies at Glenfiddich next door.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to The Balvenie Distillery, a sanctuary of traditional whiskey production located in the heart of Speyside, Scotland. Situated in Dufftown, the undisputed whiskey capital of the world, The Balvenie is part of a rare…
Listen in the app2The Floor Maltings and the Maltman's Instinct
We begin our journey in the heart of the traditional process: the Floor Maltings. The Balvenie is one of only seven distilleries in Scotland that still practices this labor-intensive method. …
Listen in the app3The Charles Doig Kiln and Pagoda Roof
As the malted barley reaches its peak development, it is moved to the Kiln for drying. The architecture of the kiln is the most recognizable feature of a Scottish distillery, characterized by the 'Chinese pagoda-shaped roof.'…
Listen in the app4The Cooperage: The Craft of the Cask
Moving from the heat of the kiln, we reach the onsite Cooperage, a rare and vital part of The Balvenie’s commitment to craft. While most distilleries outsource their cask maintenance, The Balvenie employs its own team of coopers…
Listen in the app5The Mash Tun and the Copper Stills
The transformation of grain to liquid takes place in the Still House. First, the dried malt is ground into 'grist' and mixed with hot spring water in the Mash Tun to extract the sugars, creating a sweet liquid called 'wort.' This…
Listen in the app6The Courtyard and the Old Mansion Heritage
As we stand in the central courtyard, we are surrounded by the history of the land itself. The Balvenie was founded in 1892 by William Grant, using second-hand stills from Lagavulin and Glen Albyn. …
Listen in the app7The Tasting Room and specialized Whiskey
The culmination of any visit to The Balvenie is the opportunity to taste the results of all this craftsmanship. In the specialized tasting room, visitors can experience 'great drams' and buy 'very specialized whiskey' that is…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we leave the stone walls of The Balvenie, we carry with us a profound appreciation for the 'masters of craft' who keep these traditional ways alive. We have seen the Maltman turn the barley on the concrete floor, heard the…
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What is The Balvenie Distillery?
The Balvenie Distillery is a place in United Kingdom with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Type | Food |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 57.4583, -3.1283 |
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