Balvenie DoubleWood 17 Year

Too woody for my taste. I admit it has a different taste than most of regular whisky.

I came across this at an airport lounge during a layover, having waited to try it until I could find a place to sample it without needing to gamble on an entire bottle. It’s been on my list for a while and I wasn’t disappointed. It seems impossible to try the 17 yo without comparing it to the 12 yo release. The nose is more muted and restrained than it’s younger sibling’s. On the palate, it’s more spice-driven than the 12, with vanilla, amber honey, dried fruits, and Christmas baking spices dominating. The finish is long and tends towards dry, where more of the spice and wood elements prevail. Overall, I prefer the 17 yo as a smoother, richer, and more robust dram than the 12 yo. Very enjoyable after-dinner (or holiday) selection. 4.25 ~ 90-92 ~ Excellent

Amazing flavor! Shocked at the sweet vanilla given by the extra aging.

same as balvenie doublewood 12.