Balvenie DoubleWood 12 years / unpacked / 40% / 0.7l

Double Wood 12 years old is currently the most popular version of Balvenie; it replaced the 10 year old Founder's Reserve in 2008.

The whisky is aged for 11-12 years in first and second fill bourbon casks and an additional 6-12 months in Oloroso sherry butts . Sales of Balvenie have grown significantly over the past few years, surpassing 2.7 million bottles in 2014.

Nose: rich, strong sherry notes, orange peel, honey, vanilla, chocolate-covered hazelnuts, a hint of cinnamon, a fading note of peat.

Taste: a beautiful combination of vanilla, honey, orange, plums, nuts, dark chocolate and cinnamon.

Finish: long and warming with notes of honey, dried fruit and sherry-infused oak.