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Balvenie 12 Year Old DoubleWood

Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky - 40% / 70cl

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    Description

    Introduced in 1993, the DoubleWood 12 was birthed from a method pioneered by The Balvenie's Malt Master, David Stewart, in 1982—a technique now widely recognized as 'wood finishing'.

    To craft The Balvenie DoubleWood, David Stewart MBE begins with whisky aged for at least 12 years in traditional whisky containers, consisting of American Oak ex-bourbon barrels and hogsheads. This is subsequently transitioned to Spanish oak ex-Oloroso sherry casks, where it remains for an added nine months.

    Following this, the whisky is shifted to large oak receptacles, known as "tuns", for a period spanning 3-4 months. This crucial step allows the distinct whiskies from separate casks to seamlessly "marry" together.

    Owing its unique profile to maturation in dual wood types, The Balvenie DoubleWood single malt whisky imbibes varied attributes at each phase. The conventional casks infuse it with a subtle, delicate character; the sherry wood imparts depth and a rich flavour palette; and the concluding stint in the tuns ensures a harmonious blend of the whiskies.

    Tasting Note by Balvenie:
    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.

    Specifications

    • Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
    • Region: Speyside
    • Country: Scotland
    • Brand/Distillery: Balvenie
    • Cask Type: Refill American Oak Cask | First Fill European Oak Sherry Cask
    • Age: 12 Year Old
    • Volume: 70cl
    • ABV: 40%

    Double Cask Maturation

    After its initial maturation in traditional American oak barrels, which imparts soft, sweet vanilla flavours, the DoubleWood then undergoes additional ageing in European oak sherry casks, enhancing its profile with rich, spicy notes.

    Flavour Profile

    The DoubleWood is celebrated for its well-balanced and complex flavour profile. The double cask maturation process results in a harmonious blend of flavours, featuring notes of dried fruit, nuts, and spices from the sherry casks, complemented by the buttery and honey characteristics from the American oak barrels.

    Customer Reviews

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    Neil S. (Manchester, GB)
    Lovely stuff

    What a whiskey you will not be disappointed and fast dispatch aswell

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    Samir A. (Waltham Forest, GB)

    Have not opened it

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    Matt S. (Oldham, GB)
    Great whiskey

    My whiskey of choice, for some reason I’m can’t seem to buy it locally anymore. JPHA are well priced and quick with delivery times

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    Ian C. (Galashiels, GB)
    The bees knees

    This is my all time favourite whiskey, shame the price is high, I just love it to pieces 👌

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    David P. (Hassocks, GB)
    Great product delivered promptly

    Great product

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    Dave N. (Glasgow, GB)
    Best value around !!!

    This is a lovely whisky and its now very difficult to find in the shops so JPHA have come to the rescue !!!! Treat yourself - you won’t be disappointed !!!!

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    Iain F. (Edinburgh, GB)
    Exceptional

    This is my favourite of the sub £50 Balvennie.
    You just can’t go wrong when you buy this

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    miss v.m.

    Excellent product

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