Balvenie - Single Malt Scotch 12 year Doublewood Speyside

90-95

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Producer	Balvenie
Country	Scotland
Region	Speyside
Style	Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Sku	16310
Size	750ml

Balvenie Description

To make The Balvenie DoubleWood, David Stewart MBE takes whisky that has spent at least 12 years in traditional whisky casks, American Oak ex-bourbon barrels and hogsheads, and moves it to Spanish oak ex-Oloroso sherry casks for an additional nine months. The whisky is then transferred to large oak vessels called "tuns" for 3-4 months to allow the whiskies from individual casks to "marry". The Balvenie DoubleWood 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. The traditional casks soften and add delicate character, the sherry wood brings depth and fullness of flavour and the final few months in our tuns allow the whiskies to marry harmoniously. Sweet fruit a Smooth and mellow with beautifully combined flavours, nutty sweetness, cinnamon spiciness and a delicately proportioned layer of sherry. Long and Warming finish.

Wine Enthusiast: 90-95 Points

Silky and downright succulent, this Scotch is made with two types of oak casks-as the DoubleWood name suggests-but it s really all about the influence of the ex-Sherry cask. Aromas suggest golden raisins and dried apricots. The silky palate starts out moderately smoky, but glides into a richer, honeyed, nutty profile that finishes with cocoa and clove accents.

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