{"product_id":"the-balvenie-40-year-old-rare-marriages-single-malt-scotch-whisky-750ml","title":"The Balvenie 40 Year Old Rare Marriages Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Balvenie Forty is the oldest and boldest whisky in The Balvenie's Rare Marriages range: a single malt drawn from casks that have rested in the distillery's warehouses for at least 40 years. Richly sweet and refined, it is a rare chance to taste four decades of Speyside craftsmanship from one of Scotland's most respected family-owned distilleries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Rare Marriages range arrived in the United States in 2022 as a trio of long-aged single malts, the new Twenty-Five alongside refreshed versions of the Thirty and the Forty, each released in limited quantities. The range is built on the art of marrying casks: whiskies matured separately in different oak types, then brought together so that each contributes its own character to the final whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the Forty, The Balvenie combines traditional oak casks with European oak sherry butts, all of which have matured for at least 40 years before being married together. The sherry butts bring depth and dried-fruit richness, while the traditional oak adds honeyed sweetness and gentle vanilla. It is bottled at 46% ABV (92 proof), giving the whisky more presence than a standard-strength bottling. The bottle comes in a tall, layered wooden case that echoes the rings of the casks it came from.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey, orange marmalade and creamy fruit, with dried apricot, crystallised citrus peel and ginger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Candied ginger, orange blossom and sherry-soaked fruit, with gentle cinnamon and nutmeg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming, with lingering honey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Balvenie (William Grant \u0026amp; Sons)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpression \/ Batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rare Marriages range, The Balvenie Forty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 92 proof (46% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional oak casks and European oak sherry butts, married after at least 40 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speyside, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Balvenie suggests enjoying the Forty neat, on the rocks or with a splash of water. For a first taste, pour it neat and let it sit for a few minutes before adding a drop of water to open the honey and citrus. It pairs well with a mild, creamy cigar, and its striking case makes it a superb gift for a 40th birthday or anniversary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat casks are in The Balvenie 40 Year Old?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTraditional oak casks and European oak sherry butts that have each matured for at least 40 years before being married.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is The Balvenie Forty?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is bottled at 46% ABV, which is 92 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is The Balvenie Rare Marriages range?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA collection of long-aged single malts (Twenty-Five, Thirty and Forty) built by marrying whiskies from different cask types.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Balvenie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67963935129909,"sku":"VWS200424576","price":7338.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-1637.webp?v=1793051896","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/the-balvenie-40-year-old-rare-marriages-single-malt-scotch-whisky-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}