Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) (No Box / Torn Label)
- Distillery
- Balvenie
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 40%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £17
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Sherried, Honey, Toasted
- Description
- Balvenie's DoubleWood 12-year-old moves from refill American oak to European sherry cask, creating a bridge between vanilla spice and dried fruit sweetness. The American oak provides lightness and honey; the sherry cask adds polish and depth without overwhelming the distillery's signature honeyed malt character. At 40%, this is approachable yet layered enough to reward attention. Ideal as an entry point to Speyside complexity or as a reliable, food-friendly dram for everyday pleasure.
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Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) (No Box / Torn Label) is a 12-year-old single malt from Balvenie (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — vanilla, sherried, honey, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. Excellent everyday value.
Balvenie's DoubleWood 12-year-old moves from refill American oak to European sherry cask, creating a bridge between vanilla spice and dried fruit sweetness. The American oak provides lightness and honey; the sherry cask adds polish and depth without overwhelming the distillery's signature honeyed malt character. At 40%, this is approachable yet layered enough to reward attention. Ideal as an entry point to Speyside complexity or as a reliable, food-friendly dram for everyday pleasure.
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