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Cocktail du Mois with The Balvenie

In a bold fusion of orchard and oak, the brand's West Coast ambassador, Brett Bayly, blends bright sherry with their celebrated 12-year doublewood.

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The Balvenie Stone Fruit Splash. Courtesy of The Balevenie.

Nestled in Scotland's picturesque Speyside region, The Balvenie has been handcrafting single malt Scotch whisky for over 130 years. Each expression showcases the distillery's signature honeyed character, with layers of sweet fruit and Oloroso sherry complemented by notes of vanilla and honey. While their whiskies are most commonly enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or with a splash of water to unlock their full complexity, summer calls for something refreshing.

Enter the Stone Fruit Splash—brand ambassador Brett Bayly's seasonal creation that celebrates the DoubleWood 12 Year Old's natural fruit notes. "The addition of apricot brandy adds wonderful depth while maintaining the whisky's essential character," he says. The cocktail's pale orange glow captures the warm hues of a summer sunset, creating the perfect moment to savor this thoughtfully crafted drink.

The Balvenie Stone Fruit Splash

Created By The Balvenie’s West Coast Ambassador Brett Bayly 

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ Part The Balvenie 12 Year Old DoubleWood
  • ½ Part Apricot Brandy
  • ¾ Part Fresh Lime Juice
  • ½ Part Simple Syrup
  • ½ Part Maraschino Cherry Syrup

Directions

  • Add all ingredients to the cocktail shaker with ice and shake for 5 seconds.
  • Double strain into stemmed glass of choice. 
  • Garnish with maraschino skewered cherries, or leave it simple and sophisticated.

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