The Balvenie Madeira Cask is a lively and summery single malt whisky finished in casks previously that previously held Madeira wine. Honorary Ambassador and Former Malt Master David C. Stewart has enjoyed times exploring the Madeira region and the wines they produce, inspiring his experimentation with this cask type for finishing. Fifteen years of maturation in traditional American Oak whisky barrels impart warming layers of honey and vanilla. Finishing in Madeira Casks increases complexity, bringing notes of fresh peaches, orange zest and hazelnut. The result is an exceptional single malt whisky with the traditional smooth, honeyed character of The Balvenie married with notes of toffee and a hint of fruit, with a warm, lingering finish. Taste: Notes of toffee and a hint of fruit, with a warm, lingering finish. Appearance: Amber Aroma: Notes of fresh peaches, orange zest and hazelnut