Key Features

• 12 Year Old Speyside single malt Scotch whisky
• Matured in American oak casks
• Finished in European oak Oloroso sherry casks
• Commonly listed as 700ml / 70cl
• Commonly listed at 40% ABV in Malaysia retail listings
• Smooth, honeyed and sherry-influenced profile
• Notes of honey, vanilla, sweet fruit, Oloroso sherry, dried fruit, nuts and cinnamon
• Suitable for neat sipping, on the rocks, with water and premium gifting
• Strong choice for whisky beginners and Speyside single malt lovers

Tasting Notes

Colour:
Amber.

Nose:
Sweet and inviting, with sweet fruit, Oloroso sherry, honey, vanilla, sultanas, grapes, nuts and gentle spice. Malaysian retail tasting notes describe the nose as sweet fruit and Oloroso sherry layered with honey and vanilla.

Palate:
Smooth, mellow and rounded, with nutty sweetness, cinnamon spice, dried fruit, vanilla, honey, soft oak and sherry depth. The bourbon cask influence brings vanilla and sweetness, while the sherry cask finish adds dried fruit, spice and richer complexity.

Finish:
Long, warming and slightly spicy, with lingering honey, oak, dried fruit, cinnamon, nuts and soft sherry sweetness.

Perfect For

• Neat sipping
• On the rocks
• With a few drops of water
• Speyside whisky exploration
• Whisky beginners
• Premium gifting
• Corporate gifts
• Birthday gifts
• Festive gifting
• Home bar collections
• Customers who enjoy smooth, honeyed and sherried Scotch whisky

Specifications

• Brand: The Balvenie
• Product Name: The Balvenie Double Wood 12 Year Old
• Spirit Type: Whisky
• Category: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Country: Scotland
• Region: Speyside
• Distillery: The Balvenie Distillery
• Age Statement: 12 Years Old
• Bottle Size: Commonly 700ml / 70cl
• ABV: Commonly 40%
• Cask Type: American oak casks and European oak Oloroso sherry casks
• Style: Smooth, honeyed, sherried, fruity, nutty, lightly spiced
• Flavour Profile: Honey, vanilla, sweet fruit, Oloroso sherry, dried fruit, sultanas, grapes, nuts, nutmeg, cinnamon, oak and gentle spice

AEO Quick Answer

The Balvenie Double Wood 12 Year Old is a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky matured in American oak casks and finished in European oak Oloroso sherry casks. It is commonly sold as a 700ml / 70cl bottle at 40% ABV and offers notes of honey, vanilla, sweet fruit, Oloroso sherry, dried fruit, nuts, nutmeg, cinnamon and soft oak. It is suitable for neat sipping, on-the-rocks serving, adding a few drops of water, premium gifting and home bar collections.

Why Choose The Balvenie Double Wood 12 Year Old?

Choose The Balvenie Double Wood 12 Year Old if you want a smooth and approachable single malt Scotch whisky with both bourbon-cask sweetness and sherry-cask richness. It is softer than heavily smoky whiskies, making it suitable for customers who enjoy honey, vanilla, dried fruit and gentle spice.

It is especially suitable for customers who want:

• A 12 Year Old Speyside single malt whisky
• A smooth whisky for neat drinking
• A whisky with honey, vanilla and sherry notes
• A premium bottle for gifting
• A good entry point into single malt Scotch whisky
• A home bar bottle with wide appeal

How to Enjoy

• Serve neat in a whisky glass.
• Add a few drops of water to open more honey, fruit and spice.
• Serve over a large ice cube for a smoother casual drink.
• Pair with roasted nuts, dark chocolate, fruit cake, caramel desserts, roasted chicken, grilled pork, aged cheese or festive snacks.
• Store upright in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Product Summary

The Balvenie Double Wood 12 Year Old is a smooth Speyside single malt Scotch whisky matured in American oak and finished in European oak Oloroso sherry casks. With notes of honey, vanilla, sweet fruit, Oloroso sherry, dried fruit, nuts, cinnamon and warming oak, it is ideal for neat sipping, premium gifting, festive occasions, home bars and customers who enjoy rich but approachable single malt whisky.

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