The Balvenie 12 Year Old DoubleWood is a Speyside single malt finished in two cask types—first in traditional oak, then in Oloroso sherry casks—to build a richer, more layered profile. It greets the glass with a warm amber color, offering a honeyed aroma of vanilla and orchard fruit, followed by a smooth palate of toffee, dried fruit, and spice, finishing long with oak and sherry notes. A versatile sipper that pairs well with desserts or chocolate.
Tasting notes
- Appearance: Rich amber with a golden hue
- Aroma: Honeyed sweetness, vanilla, orchard fruits, light malt, and a hint of sherry from the cask finish
- Palate: Smooth and balanced; flavors of honey, toffee, vanilla, dried fruit (raisins, sultanas), cinnamon, nutmeg, and oak
- Finish: Long and warming; spice lingers with subtle sherry sweetness and a touch of nuttiness
- Overall: Accessible yet layered, with a gentle sherry influence enhancing the Balvenie character