What's in a name? Balvenie Signature 12 Year Old whisky is called whisky because it's produced in Scotland. Were it from America it would be spelled Balvenie Signature 12 Year Old whiskey, rather than whisky.
A little spiced rum opens up the nose with gorgeous hints of date and walnut cake, a little honeyed oiliness, a dusting of cocoa and lush crystallized ginger. The mouth feel is delicately vinous, in true Balvenie style, the palate holds winter spice and salty butter pastry with a sweet vanilla and melted cookie dough ice-cream. The finish is tight and swift, the bourbon oak notes fading out with added toasty vanilla. ...more
The Master of Malt