Balvenie DoubleWood 17 Year

Oak-y mixed with light fruit (apple/appricot). Slight burn/heat for a 17yr. Little bit of water makes the texture really velvety and lessens the heat. Nice lingering finish.

Disclaimer: This was purchased in a sampler three-pack in which the bottles are exposed to light, and it's possible I received a faulty sample if stored improperly at the warehouse. Oakiness is in full brute force, which is undercut by sweet maltiness. The finish is creamy, but still overpowered by the oak/tannins and the signature Balvenie maltiness lingers. Not complex, nor interesting.