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The Balvenie 12 DoubleWood
Whiskey
Single Malt

The Balvenie 12 DoubleWood

The Balvenie — Scotland, Speyside

NR
SWCC Tasting RoomSeptember 1, 2024
Age12 Years
ABV40%
OriginScotland
TypeSingle Malt
FruitSweetSpicesherryscotlandsingle maltspeyside

Appearance

Warm amber

Nose

Honey, vanilla, sherry sweetness, dried fruit, oak

Palate

Smooth and honeyed, vanilla, sherry, dried fruit, nutmeg

Finish

Medium-long, sweet and warming

Pairing Notes

A classic Speyside — pairs with almost anything

Verdict

The whisky that pioneered double cask maturation. Balvenie 12 DoubleWood remains one of Speyside's most reliable and enjoyable drams.

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Assessment

BodyMedium
ComplexityGood
BalanceExcellent
NR
Overall Score
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