The Whisky JuryBalvy

The Whisky Jury Balvy - Cask #681R is a long-aged blended Scotch whisky drawn from a single refill hogshead and bottled at 52.0% ABV. For a novice drinker, that means an older whisky presented at a robust natural strength, with a style likely shaped as much by time in cask as by the spirit itself.

A refill hogshead generally contributes oak more gently than a fresh cask, which can allow mature, layered character to develop without heavy wood influence. As a 35-year-old blend, this release is best approached slowly, with a little time in the glass and, if desired, a few drops of water.