Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2014. Cold butter, a touch of alcohol on the fringes … Privacy Policy. Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2012. about Very Old Barton 6 Years Bottled in Bond Review, about Auchentoshan Bartender’s Blend Review, Glenfarclas 12 years is a simple straight forward representation of what Glenfarclas produces which is a dark single malt with a sherry influence. Cheers! I've tried everything from Aberlour to Lagavulin, Bunnahabhain to Yamazaki. The American oak imparts the vanilla and the closer grained European oak give more spiciness and the sherry influence as well. 3.87. So, if you're after that, elsewhere is what you want. For lovers of true craftsmanship. Balvenie's 12 Year Old Doublewood is very pleasant to drink. Then more vanilla, honey and wood. Last night, I was introduced to this wonderful single malt. See Reviews. Stores and prices for 'The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Ol ... ' | tasting notes, market data, prices and stores in Malaysia. I've had it straight and on the rocks and it holds up well either way. This page works best with JavaScript. It’s a symbol of not only how whisky used to be done, but also symbolic o…, Malt Nuts – Wine Finished Bunnahabhain Tasting, Balvenie DoubleWood 12 – Distilled Sunshine, Very Old Barton 6 Years Bottled in Bond Review. The Doublewood is aged for 12 years in 2nd or 3rd fill American barrels and then placed in 1st fill Oloroso … It wasn’t the first whisky I’d ever tried, but it was definitely the first one I … THE BALVENIE DOUBLEWOOD 12 YEAR OLD :One of my first-ever scotches and still one to keep around – a classic single malt from the Speyside region. Alcohol Content. 4.8 out of 5 stars 18 ratings. It refreshes my taste when drinking it while smoking a cigar, and it stands well as single vice. The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Years Old – The classic, essential expression from The Balvenie’s core range, DoubleWood 12 sees 12 years of total maturation split between bourbon casks and sherry cask. Balvenie. 2018 marks the 25th anniversary of The Balvenie DoubleWood, aged 12 years. That was the first time Mr. Stewart had used a wine barrel to finish his whisky; arguably, the first time anyone did. Not as complex as some, but well balanced. The Balvenie is a powerhouse of the whisky world following in the footsteps of its older Sister distillery, Glenfiddich. Sweet honey and cinnamon. Ove…, To me the Longrow Campbeltown Single Malt Whisky is more than just a whisky. If you like scotch, this one's for you. Great stuff. Brand. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for The Balvenie Double Wood 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl at Amazon.com. Balvenie DoubleWood 17 Year Old Review A couple of weeks ago I was lucky enough to go to The Balvenie Fete in Edinburgh. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Overall, I wouldn't refuse a glass, but having paid $65 for a bottle, I am disappointed. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. For this months review I’d like to go back to the beginning of my whisky journey, back to an old favourite, an old friend. You can still see all customer reviews for the product. The after taste is perfect for whiskey lovers that enjoy a fruity drink but especially for those who tried the 12-year-old version and liked it. Balvenie's 12 Year Old Doublewood is very pleasant to drink. Balvenie is releasing a 25 year old edition of its DoubleWood single malt, matured first in ex-bourbon casks and then in Spanish oak oloroso sherry casks. Company number: SC138003. I like the hint of sweetness on top of what I would call, "almost buttery" - "round" if a taste can be said to be such? 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