Scotch
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Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Scotch Whisky

Brand The Balvenie Distillery Company
Country Scotland
Proof 86 (43%)
Flavors Peat
More Information Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Scotch Whisky
The Balvenie Distillery Company

Review

91

Amber in color. Dried fruit and sherry aromas, along with vanilla. Nutty sweetness at first, followed by some spice and a bit of smoke. Very restrained peat. Fine texture and balance between the sweetness and the oak. There is also a nice sherry layer in there. A warm medium to long finish. Very satisfying. Tasted 6/26/2006.

Description

The Balvenie DoubleWood is a 12 year old single malt Scotch whisky which gains its distinctive character from being matured in two woods. Over its period of maturation The Balvenie DoubleWood is transferred from a traditional American oak whisky cask to a Spanish oak cask which has previously held sherry. Each stage lends different qualities to the resulting single malt--the traditional casks, having previously held bourbon, soften and add character, whilst the sherry wood brings depth and fullness of flavour.

From the manufacturer.