Scotch (Single Malt)

Balvenie DoubleWood 12yr

The Balvenie Distillery (William Grant & Sons) · Speyside, Scotland

Review and tasting notes

Finished in sherry casks for balanced sweetness alongside the malt's honey notes.

Key facts

• Category: Scotch (Single Malt)
• Distillery: The Balvenie Distillery (William Grant & Sons)
• Region: Speyside, Scotland
• ABV / Proof: 43% · 86 proof
• Age: 12 years, finished in European oak sherry casks
• Typical price: $55-65

Tasting profile

• Nose: Floral and grassy with a slight vegetal note, dry oak
• Palate: Vanilla and honey, nutty, sweet dried fruit, creamy toffee, cinnamon and clove
• Finish: Dry woodiness, subtle sherry, whiff of peat smoke
• Best for: Finished in sherry casks for balanced sweetness alongside the malt's honey note