The Balvenie 42 Years Old The Tale Of The Dog – The Balvenie 42 Years Old The Tale Of The Dog is aged 42 years, non-chill filtered, and bottled at 47% ABV. “This is the story of how young apprentice Dennis McBain learned the true meaning of the phrase ‘taking the dog for a walk’. This delicately sweet and well-rounded whisky is a tribute to him and his Balvenie Story.”