The Balvenie Stories Series takes you behind the scenes of The Balvenie, to meet the people and explore the places that helped shape this incredible range of whiskies. Hosted by Gemma Paterson, The Balvenie Global Ambassador.

In The Edge of Burnhead Wood, Gemma explores how the team at The Balvenie brought their creativity to what have become known as the Heather Trials.

Gemma meets Dave Stewart, who shows her where he found the perfect spring heather, before meeting Robbie Gormley in the kiln to find out how he used the heather in malting the barley. Ian McDonald then reveals the secret of life at The Balvenie and shares his memories of leading the Heather Trials.