The Balvenie 12 Year Old Sweet Toast of American Oak is a bold, creative twist on classic Speyside character. Finished in twice-toasted virgin American oak barrels sourced from Kentucky, this limited release delivers enhanced vanilla, coconut, and candied fruit, all underpinned by Balvenie’s signature honeyed richness. It’s craftsmanship with a sunny side.

Balvenie 12 Year Old Sweet Toast of American Oak 70cl – Limited Release
Brand: Balvenie | Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: 43% | Origin: Speyside, Scotland | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile
Nose: Joyful and inviting. Butterscotch, baking spice, and coconut cream mix with honeycomb, citrus zest, and green apple. Think dessert cart in a summer garden.
Palate: Creamy and rounded. Layers of toasted oak, melted white chocolate, orange marmalade, and vanilla pod unfold with vibrant sweetness and soft spice.
Finish: Medium long and smooth. A fade of nutmeg, malt, and lingering toasty oak warmth.

Production Details
Crafted by apprentice malt master Kelsey McKechnie, this expression sees traditional Balvenie aged in ex-bourbon barrels, then finished in virgin American oak casks that were heavily toasted in Kentucky before shipping to Dufftown. The result is a fresh infusion of flavor, sweet, sunny, and layered.

Perfect For
Those discovering single malt, bourbon lovers crossing into Scotch, or collectors of Balvenie’s creative cask experiments. Perfect on a spring afternoon or served with dessert at your next gathering.

Expert Notes
The Sweet Toast of American Oak is part of Balvenie’s Stories Series, designed to highlight the distillery’s experiments and the people behind them. This one showcases Kelsey’s innovation while staying true to Balvenie’s soft, honeyed DNA.

Customer Reviews
“Dessert in a glass. It’s smooth, sweet, and completely satisfying.”   Anna R., Rockwell
“Balvenie does it again. That toasted oak finish is magic.”   Josh C., Ortigas
“If you like Glenlivet or Macallan but want more vanilla, this is your dram.”   Brian T., BGC

Interesting Fact
Kelsey McKechnie, the young mind behind this whisky, became one of the youngest people ever to hold the title of apprentice malt master at a major distillery. Her approach with this expression introduced new American oak into Balvenie’s lineup for the first time, a nod to bourbon traditions, done the Speyside way.

Serving Suggestions
Best enjoyed neat to appreciate its soft complexity, or with a drop of water to bring out the coconut and citrus notes. Excellent with crème brûlée, vanilla sponge cake, or candied pecans.

Distillery Background
Founded in 1892 and still family-owned, The Balvenie is known for its traditional, hands-on approach, growing its own barley, malting in-house, and employing coopers and coppersmiths on-site. The Sweet Toast of American Oak shows that even tradition-rich distilleries can take creative risks and make them delicious.