The Balvenie 12 year old DoubleWood Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml, 40% ABV)
$119.00
The Balvenie's DoubleWood 12 year old whisky was launched in 1993, using a process designed by their Honorary Ambassador and Former Malt Master David C. Stewart in 1982, now commonly known as 'wood finishing'.
This single malt whisky gains its distinctive character from being matured in two different wood types. Each stage lends different qualities to the resulting single malt whisky:
First cask: Whisky Oak
Many years of maturation in traditional whisky casks mellows the maturating spirit and imparts warming layers of vanilla spiciness.
Second cask: Sherry oak
Further maturation in European Oak Sherry casks increases complexity, bringing fruity, honeyed depths to the resulting Single Malt.
Tasting notes (below) have been supplied by the distillery.
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Tasting Notes
- Colour:
- Nose: Sweet fruit and Oloroso sherry notes, layered with honey and vanilla.
- Palate: Smooth and mellow — nutty sweetness, cinnamon-spice, and a delicately weighted sherry influence from the finishing cask.
- Finish: Long and warming, dried apricot and dates, soft spice and stewed apple.
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About the Distillery
Founded in 1892 by William Grant, The Balvenie Distillery stands proudly in Dufftown, Speyside, as one of Scotland’s most revered producers of single malt whisky. What sets The Balvenie apart is its rare dedication to traditional craftsmanship—still growing its own barley, operating its own floor maltings, and employing a team of coopers and coppersmiths on site. This vertical integration allows complete control over every stage of production, resulting in whiskies of remarkable consistency, depth, and character.
Under the long-standing stewardship of Malt Master David C. Stewart MBE, The Balvenie has become synonymous with gentle honeyed sweetness, layers of vanilla and spice, and an unmistakable warmth that speaks of its handcrafted nature. Each expression—from the approachable DoubleWood to the opulent PortWood and beyond—reflects both heritage and innovation, embodying the timeless art of Speyside whisky-making perfected over more than a century.
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