I saved the best available dram from the restaurant for the 4th round and maincourse of the diner. The classic 40% Speysider Balvenie 12 Double Wood. Refill bourbon and 1st fill Oloroso casks were used by master blender David Stewart to compose this dram. He regularly states to be very proud of this one, cause it was his and Balvenies first experiment with two cask maturation. It brought the ailing Balvenie back in business back in the 80's. On the nose this one is very inviting with sherry, sweet fruits and vanilla/honey notes. Only soft alcohol is detectable. Promising start. The sweet and balanced taste has strong sherry with a fruity honey and a spicy cinnamon. A floral part and sugared nuts gave it some complexity. The medium pleasant finish has more of the sweet nuts and spicy cinnamon. Nicely and warming but at the end turning a bit dry. A nice and advisable dram from Balvenie. Good, but not great though. 80 points 37€/70cl