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Pineau-Infused Scotch Whiskeys

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Balvenie Releases New 'French Oak 16-Year-Old' Expression

— July 28, 2022 — Lifestyle
Scotch whiskey brand The Balvenie has added a new ultra-premium expression to its Cask Finishes Range called 'The Balvenie French Oak 16-Year-Old.' What makes the new single malt whiskey particularly unique is that it has been aged in casks that formerly held Pineau harvested from the French Charentes vineyards

According to the company, The Balvenie French Oak 16-Year-Old was inspired by Lorne Cousin's journey through France's winemaking regions, during which he discovered Pineau, a unique fortified wine made from unfermented grapes that can be added to Cognacs.

“Pineau des Charentes vibrant and distinct flavors, extracted from our signature double maturation process, not only bring greater depth to our range but deliver an element of luxury and craft that is unmistakably The Balvenie," explained Malt Master David C. Stewart MBE.

Image Credit: The Balvenie
Trend Themes
1. Pineau-infused Scotch Whiskeys - The infusion of unique fortified wines such as Pineau into traditional single malt Scotch whiskeys creates a unique flavor profile and level of luxury for consumers
2. Cask Finishing - The use of unique cask finishes, such as Pineau casks, allows for greater experimentation and innovation in the whiskey industry
3. Exploration of New Flavor Profiles - The use of Pineau and other unique fortified wines in the aging process of traditional single malt Scotch whiskeys provides the opportunity for the exploration and creation of new and intriguing flavor profiles
Industry Implications
1. Liquor and Spirits - The liquor and spirits industry can embrace the trend of cask finishing and exploration of new flavor profiles to create unique and premium products for consumers
2. Wine and Fortified Wine - The wine and fortified wine industry can seek new opportunities to partner with whiskey brands to supply unique casks for cask finishing
3. Tourism and Hospitality - The tourism and hospitality industry can capitalize on the growing interest in unique and premium spirits by offering tours, tastings, and experiences for consumers to learn about the process and appreciate the flavors
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