The Balvenie Tun 1509 Scotch Whisky Batch 8
The Balvenie Tun 1509 Scotch Whisky Batch 8 is the finale of a legendary series — a 52.2% ABV (104.4 proof) cask-strength single malt in a 750mL bottle, and the eighth and final bottling of the Tun 1509 line. Malt Master David Stewart selected 18 casks — six second-fill sherry butts, five refill puncheons, four ex-bourbon barrels, three first-fill sherry butts — and married them for three months in the great oak marrying tun, Tun 1509, in Warehouse 24. Released October 2021 with no age statement and no dilution, it is the last word on the series that succeeded Tun 1401. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 104.4 proof (52.2% ABV) — 750mL, cask strength, no age statement
- Casks: 18 selected casks — sherry butts, refill puncheons, ex-bourbon barrels
- Marrying: 3 months in Tun 1509, the traditional oak marrying tun (Warehouse 24)
- Origin: The Balvenie Distillery, Dufftown, Speyside, Scotland
- Release: Batch 8, October 2021 — the final batch of the series
The Last Pour from Tun 1509
The Tun series was David Stewart's signature move: instead of vatting for consistency, he married hand-picked casks in a single great tun and bottled the result at cask strength — each batch a one-off portrait of the warehouse. Batch 8 closes the book, and as a final release it will only get harder to find. Explore the Balvenie collection or shop more scotch whisky at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Freshly-baked lemon tarts, homemade marmalade, maple syrup, sweet marzipan, and runny honey on the nose with burnt toffee, peppery ginger, and sweet oak; spiced orange marmalade, buttery pastry, lemon peel, rich toffee, creamy vanilla, wild honey, and crystallised ginger on the palate; a long, supple finish with a hint of charcoal and baking spices (trade consensus).
How to Enjoy
Neat first, then a few drops of water — cask strength at 52.2% rewards exploration across dilutions. This is a pour for collectors who also drink.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tun 1509?
The Balvenie's traditional large oak marrying tun in Warehouse 24, where selected casks rest together for three months before bottling.
Is Batch 8 the last one?
Yes — Batch 8 (October 2021) is the eighth and final bottling of the Tun 1509 series.
What is the ABV?
52.2% ABV (104.4 proof), bottled at cask strength without dilution.
The series ends here — order Balvenie Tun 1509 Batch 8 online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.