A classic expression first released in 1993, The Balvenie 12yo DoubleWood is matured for at least 12 years in American oak ex-bourbon barrels and hogsheads before being moved to Spanish oak, ex-Oloroso sherry casks for an additional several months of finishing. The whisky is then transferred to large oak vessels called “tuns” for a few months to marry and integrate the flavours before bottling. Bottled at 43%. (Bottle size 750ml)
Nose: Sweet fruit and Oloroso sherry notes, layered with honey and vanilla.
Palate: Smooth and mellow with beautifully combined flavours - nutty sweetness, cinnamon spiciness and a delicately proportioned layer of sherry.
Finish: Long and warming.
Overall rating: 4.25 / 5 from 4 reviews.
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"The Balvenie Double wood 12year old Nose : honeyed Oak with a slight hint of floral notes Palate : Very soft and easy dram, lovely Vanilla sweet spiciness with the fist spit as you get into it you get even more depth with dark fruity flavours from the Sherry cask Finish : long and warm with a fine hint of citrus"
— Jay (4/5)
"This is a classic and always reliable dram. Really recommended for newer whisky drinkers, but still good to come back to after years. Balanced and flavoursome drinking- throw the cork in the fire and finish the bottle with your friends on the night."
— Peter P. (5/5)
"This whisky is great for beginners who are new to single malt and want to try something other than the more commonly available Glenfiddich 12 and Glenlivet 12. It's a great way to get yourself acclimatised to Scotch and to see what the effects of "finishing" are."
— Willem K. (4/5)
"Smooth as melted butter. Lovely easy drinking whisky with a full taste leaning towards a darker smokey flavor."
— Jaco W. (4/5)
