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The Balvenie, Doublewood 12 years old

Distillery The Balvenie

Style Single Malt

Release Unspecified

Age 12 Years

Alcohol 40% abv.

Region Scotland, Highlands

Bottled For Distillery

The Balvenie Doublewood Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a 12 year old single malt which gains its distinctive character from being matured in two woods. During its period of maturation The Balvenie Doublewood is transferred from a traditional oak whisky cask to a first fill Spanish oak sherry cask. Each stage lends different qualities to the resulting single malt - the traditional casks, having previously held bourbon, soften and add character, whilst the sherry wood brings depth and fullness of flavour.

Color Carmel

Nose Sweat maple smell

Body Full bodied from start to finish

Palate Starts with a sweet taste one the front with hints of maple and fades with a smokey, slightly peaty finish

Finish Smokey finish fades so slowly it seems like it will last indefinately

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