The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml
The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old is the whisky that helped pioneer modern cask finishing, one of the first releases where Malt Master David Stewart experimented with transferring long-matured single malt into a second cask type for a final infusion of flavor. This expression spends the majority of its 12 years maturing in traditional American oak ex-bourbon casks before being moved to European oak Oloroso sherry casks for a final 9 months, a process that gives DoubleWood its name and signature character.
Bottled at 43% ABV, the nose brings pronounced floral notes of heather and white flowers, layered with dried apricot, nectarine, honey, wood spice, and vanilla, with just a whisper of peat smoke. The palate is creamy with caramel, spiced vanilla custard, and fresh baked brioche, while the Oloroso sherry finish contributes dried stone fruit, prune, almond, and marzipan. The finish is silky and medium to long, closing on honeyed caramel and vanilla against a backdrop of dried fruit.
Distilled at Balvenie's Speyside estate, one of only six distilleries in Scotland still operating its own malting floor, this well-balanced expression has become the quintessential entry point into Balvenie's range, making it a strong pick for both newcomers to single malt and longtime Speyside fans.
The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old is the whisky that helped pioneer modern cask finishing, one of the first releases where Malt Master David Stewart experimented with transferring long-matured single malt into a second cask type for a final infusion of flavor. This expression spends the majority of its 12 years maturing in traditional American oak ex-bourbon casks before being moved to European oak Oloroso sherry casks for a final 9 months, a process that gives DoubleWood its name and signature character.
Bottled at 43% ABV, the nose brings pronounced floral notes of heather and white flowers, layered with dried apricot, nectarine, honey, wood spice, and vanilla, with just a whisper of peat smoke. The palate is creamy with caramel, spiced vanilla custard, and fresh baked brioche, while the Oloroso sherry finish contributes dried stone fruit, prune, almond, and marzipan. The finish is silky and medium to long, closing on honeyed caramel and vanilla against a backdrop of dried fruit.
Distilled at Balvenie's Speyside estate, one of only six distilleries in Scotland still operating its own malting floor, this well-balanced expression has become the quintessential entry point into Balvenie's range, making it a strong pick for both newcomers to single malt and longtime Speyside fans.
