Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old carries the warmth and craft of a distillery that still does things the traditional way. Its character comes from a patient journey through two types of oak, creating a whisky that feels familiar, comforting, and quietly complex, like returning to a place you’ve always known.
Balvenie 12 Year Old DoubleWood Single Malt Whisky 70cl
Brand: The Balvenie | Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: 40% | Origin: Speyside, Scotland | Vol: 70cl
Tasting Profile:
Nose: Gentle sweetness, soft honey, dried fruits, and warm vanilla with a touch of toasted oak.
Palate: Smooth and rounded, layers of honey, creamy toffee, cinnamon spice, and mellow oak create a rich, comforting mouthfeel.
Finish: Long, sweet, and delicately spiced with lingering vanilla and nutty warmth.
Production Details:
The whisky is first matured in traditional American oak ex-bourbon casks, developing sweetness and softness. It is then transferred to European oak sherry casks, adding richness, spice, and depth. This double maturation is carefully managed to create the signature balance that defines DoubleWood.
Perfect For:
Sharing with friends, relaxed evenings at home, pairing with desserts, or introducing someone to the elegance of Speyside single malt.
Expert Notes:
Praised for its harmony of sweetness and spice, DoubleWood is celebrated as one of the best examples of how dual cask maturation can elevate a whisky’s character.
Customer Reviews:
“My go-to Speyside, reliable, sweet, and easy to love.”
“Perfect balance of honey and oak. So smooth.”
“Great whisky for both beginners and collectors.”
Interesting Fact:
Balvenie is one of the only distilleries in Scotland that still grows its own barley, malts on traditional floors, and employs its own cooperage and coppersmith.
Serving Suggestions:
Best enjoyed neat or with a splash of water to bring out more honeyed sweetness and gentle spice.
Distillery Background:
Founded in 1892, The Balvenie remains deeply rooted in craftsmanship. Set in Dufftown, the distillery is known for its hands-on approach and dedication to traditional methods, resulting in whiskies that are warm, characterful, and unmistakably Balvenie.
