A Scotch engineered for the American palate sounds like it would be too sweet for my taste, but Balvenie had more subtle intentions when it launched this new 12-year-old with the US market in mind. The aromas are delicately sweet and floral, like honeysuckle or a light perfume. Spray a little eau de Balvenie behind the ears and you’ll make lots of fellas happy. Taste wise, it’s buttered toast with a gentle oak spice. The spice ramps up on the long and creamy finish, adding a dash of cinnamon. It’s altogether delicious and much better than the Doublewood - a lovely mix of sugar and spice that I could drink all night.