Magazine B Issue No. 93 explores The Balvenie, the Speyside single malt Scotch whisky distillery known for its traditional craftsmanship and influential approach to cask maturation.
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Founded by William Grant in 1892, The Balvenie has maintained many hands-on elements of whisky production while carefully incorporating modern technology to support the skills of its craftspeople. This balance between heritage and innovation has defined the distillery for more than a century.
The issue examines former Malt Master David Stewart’s pioneering use of cask finishing—a technique in which whisky is matured in one type of oak cask before being transferred to another. This process helped create expressions such as The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old and influenced whisky production across the industry.
Through conversations with craftspeople and creative figures, the magazine also considers the sensory character and culture surrounding single malt whisky. It explores how The Balvenie experiments with new expressions while preserving a recognizable house style associated with honey, vanilla, citrus and grain.
Presented through Magazine B’s distinctive combination of photography, interviews and editorial storytelling, this English-language edition offers an in-depth portrait of the people, processes and philosophy behind The Balvenie.
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Magazine B Issue No. 93
Featured brand: The Balvenie
Explores the distillery’s history and Speyside heritage
Examines traditional whisky-making craftsmanship
Covers David Stewart’s pioneering cask-finishing technique
Features The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old
Considers the balance between tradition and innovation
