Interesting fact… Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old whisky spells its name whisky as it originates in Scotland. Had it been produced in America its name would be Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old whiskey, instead of whisky.
Nose: Gristy, supple nuttiness, grapey Palate: Sweet with good body. The bourbon characters develop; gentle spice with a little vanilla, a balancing peat lurking quietly in the substrata. Finish: Dry, spicy, beautifully warming.
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Too short finishing in sherrywood
There isn't much of a sherrywood there (just 2 months finishing!). The finish is too short too. The Balvenie Signature or 15yo Single Barrel will do honours of this distillery.
Tried this trying to replace Balvenie ' Founders Reserve '
I liked the Founders Reserve, it was sweet, balanced, everything in the right amounts, it was not complex or heavily aged at its price range but very mildly pleasing. This new double wood when drank straight or with just a drip or two of water was noticeably strong to me on the bourbon aging side with an overt young green oakiness to it. It did finish better with some warm sherry tones in there though. I may like it better over a piece of ice. Still better than most at this price. Cheers
Argree with 'Founders Reserve' but.....
Found that "when drank straight or with just a drip or two of water was noticeably strong ......bourbon aging side" that he was talking about to my liking!!!, Like Dalwhinnie 15 but a little less of a prickly feel and more toffee/vanilla thing going on as well- Didn't notice any "peat lurking"- not that I minded.
Worth twice he Price....
I've yet to find anything in this price range that is even half as good. Wonderful with a pice of ice, or drop of water. I perfer a clean finish, and shy away from alot of smoke.
Comparing Aberlough 12 yr to Balvenie 12 yr
Tried Aberlough to compare it to Balvenie 12, the price was very good but there just wasn't the "bite" that Balvenie has.. Balvenie is hard to beat for the price..