The Balvenie 12 Year Old Golden Cask debuts with experiential pop-up at Mumbai Airport

INDIA. William Grant & Sons has partnered with Ospree Duty Free to unveil The Balvenie 12 Year Old Golden Cask at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai. 

This expression is the latest addition to The Balvenie’s travel retail-exclusive Cask Finishes Range, making its debut at the Mumbai gateway with an experiential pop-up.  

The activation focuses on brand awareness, showcasing the single malt alongside other key expressions, including the Fifty Edition One. 

Malt Master Kelsey McKechnie curated the Cask Finishes Range at The Balvenie Distillery in Speyside, Scotland.

Bottled at 43% ABV, the 12 Year Old Golden Cask is finished in rum-seasoned casks. It undergoes 12 years of maturation in traditional ex-bourbon whisky casks, developing the signature Balvenie style with notes of honey and vanilla.

McKechnie said: “This carefully selected blend of rums that mellowed under the warmth of Caribbean sun, and rums aged in Scotland, has created something truly special to season the casks and get them ready to be refilled with a 12 Year Old whisky aged in ex-bourbon casks.

“This unique cask-finishing process reveals a whisky that’s vibrant and tropical, yet beautifully complex.  

“On the nose, you’ll find hints of ripe bananas, vanilla, subtle pecan biscuit and toffee peanut brittle. The palate is equally rich, with toasted oak, woody spice and soft sun-baked dried fruits balanced with decadent toffee and sweet malted barley. It’s a journey of flavours that we’re incredibly proud of.” 

Ospree Duty Free CEO Gaurav Singh commented: “The Balvenie has a rich heritage and holds a special place in our whisky portfolio. At Ospree, we are committed to offering only the finest and most premium selections to our customers.  

“The Balvenie 12 Year Old Golden Cask is a remarkable expression, crafted through the signature cask-finishing process that brings out layers of tropical richness and depth. It offers a truly unique sensory experience for adult whisky aficionados.  

“This launch further strengthens our commitment to curating exclusive and distinguished spirits for travellers at Ospree Duty Free.”