Slainte-Mhath
Balvenie Doublewood 12 Year
Single Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed
November 10, 2016 (edited March 5, 2024)
The Balvenie range has a rather good reputation compared to the mass-produced Glenfiddich. Their 12-year-old 'Double Wood' expression greets the nose with juicy oranges, creamy vanilla and hints of marzipan - very harmonic and distinctly elegant. Tastewise, the spicy arrival builds up steadily before turning honey-sweet and nutty. Altogether, it appears spirity and thin (too low ABV). The finish is swift and mildly bitter with notes of milk chocolate and cinnamon. A decent but not very exciting single malt that is begging for a higher bottling strength.
RATING: 3.4/5.0 stars ≙ 82 pts → ABOVE AVERAGE [-]
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I can't believe a bar up the road charges more than $20 a glass for this stuff. Insane.
Excellent review. I was able to try the 17 year version of this one and I gotta say I think I still preferred its younger brother, the 12. It felt a bit more lively, not to mention it is substantially cheaper. Cheers.