Balvenie Double Wood 12 Year Old is a beautifully crafted single malt, aged in refill American oak casks before being finished in first-fill European oak Sherry casks. This process creates a well-balanced whisky that showcases the skill of the Balvenie distillery.

Distillery

Aged in refill American oak casks before being finished in first fill European oak Sherry casks, DoubleWood is an excellent example of what the Balvenie distillery can craft, even at 12 years.
Nose: Gristy, supple nuttiness intertwined with spices. Honeyed sultanas and grapes. Hugely inviting.
Palate: Sweet with good body. The bourbon characters develop; gentle spice with a little vanilla, a hint of balancing peat lurking quietly in the substrata. Dried fruit too, combining with nuts, nutmeg, cinnamon, back into the bourbon notes - so well integrated.
Finish: Spicy, slightly drying, still sweet.
Overall: A classic, always a pleasure to revisit.

The Balvenie 16 Year Old Pineau des Charentes Cask Finish is a refined single malt from Balvenie's Cask Finishes range. Initially matured in American oak casks, it is then finished in French oak casks that previously held Pineau des Charentes, adding unique depth to its character.

Distillery

A 16-year-old single malt from Balvenie's Cask Finishes range that was initially matured in American oak casks, before being finished in French oak Pineau des Charentes casks. Aromas of lotus blossom, geranium, green apple skin and spring meadows fill the nose, complemented by notes of lemon rind, grapefruit, ginger, vanilla, honey and candied fruit throughout the palate.

Technical Specs

Alcohol: 40% ABV
Closure: Cork
Volume: 700 ml
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 Years
Distillery: The Balvenie
Collection: DoubleWood
Maturation: Initially matured in refill American oak casks, then finished in first-fill European oak Sherry casks, creating a layered balance of sweet oak, dried fruit and spice
Style: Smooth, rich and well-balanced, with notes of honey, vanilla, sweet fruit, sherried raisins, nuts, cinnamon, nutmeg and gentle oak spice
Region: Speyside, Scotland
Colour: Golden amber

Serving: Enjoy neat or with a few drops of water to reveal its aromas. It can also be served over a large ice cube.
Recommended Glassware: Tulip-shaped whisky glass or Glencairn glass
Food Pairing: Dark chocolate, roasted almonds, dried fruit, apple tart, caramel desserts and mature cheeses

Packaging: Original Balvenie-branded packaging, subject to the supplied edition