The Balvenie Stories Series takes you behind the scenes of The Balvenie, to meet the people and explore the places that helped shape this incredible range of whiskies. Hosted by Charlie Metcalfe, The Balvenie Global Ambassador.
In this episode, Charlie discusses the importance of casks and the cooperage on this 19 year old whisky with newly qualified Apprentice Coopers Jack X and Liam X, along with Head Cooper Ian McDonald. He then brings Malt Masters David Stewart and Kelsey McKechnie into the conversation, further highlighting the importance of the coopers' work on the blends that they ultimately create. A revelation of conversation as much as of cask and character!
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The Balvenie Stories Series takes you behind the scenes of The Balvenie, to meet the people and explore the places that helped shape this incredible range of whiskies. Hosted by Charlie Metcalfe, The Balvenie Global Ambassador.
In this episode, Charlie discusses the importance of casks and the cooperage on this 19 year old whisky with newly qualified Apprentice Coopers Jack X and Liam X, along with Head Cooper Ian McDonald. He then brings Malt Masters David Stewart and Kelsey McKechnie into the conversation, further highlighting the importance of the coopers' work on the blends that they ultimately create. A revelation of conversation as much as of cask and character!
The Balvenie Stories Series takes you behind the scenes of The Balvenie, to meet the people and explore the places that helped shape this incredible range of whiskies. Hosted by Gemma Paterson, The Balvenie Global Ambassador.
In The Edge of Burnhead Wood, Gemma explores how the team at The Balvenie brought their creativity to what have become known as the Heather Trials.
Gemma meets Dave Stewart, who shows her where he found the perfect spring heather, before meeting Robbie Gormley in the kiln to find out how he used the heather in malting the barley. Ian McDonald then reveals the secret of life at The Balvenie and shares his memories of leading the Heather Trials.
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The Balvenie Stories Series takes you behind the scenes of The Balvenie, to meet the people and explore the places that helped shape this incredible range of whiskies. Hosted by Charlie Metcalfe, The Balvenie Global Ambassador.
In this episode, Charlie discusses the importance of casks and the cooperage on this 19 year old whisky with newly qualified Apprentice Coopers Jack X and Liam X, along with Head Cooper Ian McDonald. He then brings Malt Masters David Stewart and Kelsey McKechnie into the conversation, further highlighting the importance of the coopers' work on the blends that they ultimately create. A revelation of conversation as much as of cask and character!
