The Balvenie The Makers Project
An exploration of modern creativity and a celebration of the innate human drive to create, The Makers Project puts the spotlight on Makers who elevate what they do from the great to the exceptional. In this edition, we collaborated with Lim Pui Wan to bring our distillery to life through her miniature diorama.
MADE BY HEART INSPIRED BY CRAFTSMANSHIP
Also known as PicoWorm, Lim Pui Wan embodies the ultimate craftsmanship synonymous with The Balvenie in her miniature dioramas. Her uncompromising dedication to minute details perfectly mirrors The Balvenie’s exemplary craftsmanship.
“The meticulous precision and unique stylistic elements inherent in my creations reflect the ethos of ultimate craftsmanship that The Balvenie embodies. This project celebrates the intricate processes and heartfelt dedication that go into every bottle of whisky.”
Lim Pui Wan
“THE BALVENIE DISTILLERY”
by Lim Pui Wan, Miniature Diorama Artist, Malaysia
Pui Wan’s detailed model showcases The Balvenie’s unwavering commitment to craft by staying true to our Five Rare Crafts. From the Farmers’ meticulous tending of the homegrown barley to Malt Master’s uncompromising emphasis on the consistency of the iconic whiskies, the artwork beautifully captures the essence of The Balvenie whisky.
OUR FIVE RARE CRAFTS
Just as it is with Pui Wan, our craftsmen’s intimate understanding of their materials and desire to make the very best whisky possible reflect the ethos of the Five Rare Crafts as it has been through generations.
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HOME GROWN BARLEY
The Balvenie is one of the few distilleries that still grows and malts a proportion of its own barley. Farming goes back generations in the Wiseman family, and the tradition lives on in Duncan who benefits from the experience of previous generations, just as Pui Wan perfects her work through every endeavour.
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MALTING FLOOR
The Balvenie operates a working floor maltings. Our Malt Men spread the grains across our traditional malting floor after steeping the barley in spring water sourced from the hills above the distillery. Our malt men know as well as Pui Wan the value of crafting everything by hand. They turn the maltings by hand until the malted barley is ready for the kiln.
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COPPER STILLS
An artist gives shape to raw materials the way our coppersmiths do. The shape of our copper pot stills plays a vital role in giving our whisky its honeyed notes. The skilled hands and expertise of our coppersmiths, like Dennis, are essential in preserving The Balvenie’s character.
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OUR COOPERAGE
Only the Cooper’s touch is trusted to get the best from the casks. Drawing parallels with Pui Wan, our coopers hone their craft for years to repair and rebuild the casks that breathe character into our whisky, and they spend far longer mastering their craft.
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MALT MASTER
Inspired by the legendary David C. Steward, Honorary Ambassador and Former Malt Master, Kelsey McKechnie oversees the creation of all whiskies for The Balvenie and uses her thoroughly trained nose to maintain the consistency of our whiskies – mirroring Pui Wan’s intricate processes and heartfelt dedication.
Discover Handcrafted whiskies
Every bottle produced at The Balvenie embodies knowledge, care and craftsmanship passed down through generations; the same qualities that inspired Pui Wan's art works.
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Doublewood 12
Matured with a sherry finish for a beautifully sweet, balanced whisky. Smooth honey notes unfurl soft cinnamon and rounded vanilla spice. Flavour profile: honey, vanilla, cinnamon and sherry.
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Caribbean Cask 14
Matured with a rum cask finish for a richly sweet, rounded whisky. Rounded rich honey, sweet vanilla toffee and fresh fruit. Flavour profile: honey, toffee, oak and fruits
