Balvenie – 12 Year Old DoubleWood

DoubleWood 12 is a Speyside single malt from The Balvenie in Dufftown, launched in 1993. It is built on a wood finishing technique pioneered by David C. Stewart in 1982. The whisky matures first in traditional whisky oak casks, then moves to European oak Sherry casks. The two are married for three to four months in large oak tuns before bottling. The nose is sweet fruit and Oloroso sherry, layered with honey and vanilla. The palate is smooth and mellow, with nutty sweetness, cinnamon spice and a delicate layer of sherry. The finish is long and warming.