Balvenie Record - The Maltings Sessions

Music albums have been recorded in some unusual places, but the band Barley, Stills, Mash & Tun are to be congratulated on selecting the floor maltings at Balvenie distillery in which to lay down their debut album, titled 'The Balvenie Maltings Sessions.'

This was quite an apt, if quirky, location, since the band line-up includes Balvenie Global Ambassador Sam Simmons on guitar and vocals and ex-Whisky Magazine editor and now Grant's Global Ambassador for blends Rob Allanson on bass. They combine with Monkey Shoulder/Hudson UK Brand Manager Cat Spencer on lead vocals and Simon Roser from Simply Whisky on drums.

The album also features guest appearances from various leading whisky industry figures including Dave Broom (vocals), Brian Kinsman (bagpipes), Neil Ridley (organ) and Dr Nicholas Morgan (guitar).

The album is available on vinyl only, and was limited to just 500 special copies for warehouse 24 competition winners, and whisky writers.

Please note that there is no whisky in this lot, although it would be a perfect accompaniment to a dram!