The Balvenie Doublewood 12

The Balvenie Doublewood 122018 marked the 25th anniversary of The Balvenie DoubleWood, aged 12 years. This milestone is not only a testament to the craftsmen who have dedicated their working lives to making Balvenie the handcrafted way but to the skill of our Malt Master who throughout his 55 year career has changed the face of Scotch, work which earned him an MBE in 2016. DoubleWood 12 was launched in 1993, using a process designed by our Malt Master David Stewart in 1982,

Nose: Opening with assertive waves of peat smoke and Atlantic squall

warm spices

Rich and full-bodied

plump green grapes and even a hint of peach

It brings courage and strength

The libation became known as the “Sazerac” and America’s first branded cocktail was born

then very spicy: a pure

Crystal clear quality with a rich

This is the first Rye Whiskey ever finished in Armagnac casks

Every batch is individually numbered and carefully watched over

and then ‘finished’ in casks that previously held Caribbean rum

Finish: Soft and lingering