In the case of single malt scotch ... sometimes in more than one kind of barrel to further develop distinct flavors in the final product. The Balvenie's arguably best known whisky, the 12-year ...

The Macallan might be the leader when it comes to expensive, ultra-aged single malts, but the Balvenie isn't far behind ... followed in 2026 by an American oak barrel filled in 1974 for the ...