Released as a tribute Malt Master Dave Stewart’s 50th anniversary with the distiller, The Balvenie 50 was introduced to the American public with a retail price topping $40,000 USD per bottle. A Houston businessman, who took possession of one of these fabled bottles from Mr. Stewart during a private dinner, gifted this prized spirit to the StellaNova Foundation. Individuals who have made donations of $5,000 or more to the Foundation are welcomed into the Balvenie 50 Circle with a ceremonial pour of this vintage single malt.