Scotland - Speyside
Balvenie 12 Years Old DoubleWood, 40%
Balvenie 12 Years Old DoubleWood, 40%
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The Balvenie 12 Years Old DoubleWood - A Speyside Classic of Double-Cask Craftsmanship
The Balvenie 12 Years Old DoubleWood is a definitive masterpiece in the whisky world, renowned for pioneering the double-cask maturation process. It offers a perfect harmony between the mellow warmth of traditional oak and the rich sweetness of sherry casks.
Specifications
| Brand | The Balvenie |
|---|---|
| ABV | 40% |
| Cask Type | Traditional Whisky Oak, European Sherry Oak (DoubleWood) |
| Region | Speyside, Scotland |
| Volume | 700ml |
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Layers of grain, nuts, and spices interwoven with inviting aromas of honey, raisins, and grapes.
- Palate: Medium-bodied and sweet, featuring vanilla, gentle spices, and a touch of peat balance, with well-integrated dried fruit, cinnamon, and oak.
- Finish: A fleeting spiciness that transforms into a slightly dry yet delicately sweet aftertaste.
Product Details
The Balvenie 12 Years Old DoubleWood matures for at least 12 years in American oak bourbon barrels, which impart rich vanilla and honey notes. It is then moved to European sherry casks for a second maturation, adding layers of dried fruit and warm spice. This unique process ensures a rounded, full-bodied character that excels whether enjoyed neat or paired with chocolate and dried fruits.
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Read More About the Brand
The Balvenie, located in the Speyside region of Scotland, is one of the very few distilleries that still maintains traditional handcrafted techniques. This 12 Years Old DoubleWood is a legendary expression, created in 1993 by Malt Master David C. Stewart MBE, who pioneered the 'finishing' technique in the whisky industry.
The distillery is best known for its 'Five Rare Crafts'. It still grows its own barley, utilizes traditional floor malting, and employs on-site coppersmiths and coopers to maintain its stills and casks—a rarity in modern whisky production.
The charm of DoubleWood lies in its precise timing. The liquid spends at least 12 years in traditional oak before a nine-month finish in Oloroso sherry casks, followed by three to four months in large oak tuns for marrying. This process ensures the whisky retains the warmth of bourbon barrels while gaining the depth of sherry casks, making it an essential flagship for any whisky lover.
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