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The Balvenie Double Wood Tasting notes and reviews

Issue 111 Out Now

Whisky Magazine Issue 111

Kentucky, Louisville, Benromach

 

The Balvenie Double Wood

Brand
The Balvenie
Expression
Double Wood
Type
Scotch Whisky ~ Single Malt
Age
12 years old
Abv
40.00%
Produced at
Balvenie Distillery
Region
Speyside
Website
www.thebalvenie.com
Availability
Worldwide

Dave Broom

Nose
Immediate complexity with notes of honeycomb and old-fashioned beeswax polish. In time,sultana. Good weight with super-ripe dark fruits. A lift of sulphur adds interest. With water, there's wax crayon. Substantial.
Palate
Medium weight with good rich,sweet start. Soft-centred mixing plum,light grip and a raisined note. Balanced.
Finish
Long sweet and gentle.
Comment
A class act and a finish which works.

Rob Allanson

Nose
Very mellow with instant honey and vanilla with the distant notes of orange fruit and heather. A vague chocolate and coconut hint. A little sherry.
Palate
Big bold sweetness mixed with a little oaky hit.
Finish
Long,tingling,smooth and wonderfully warming.
Comment
A luxurious malt that goes well after dinner to finish the night off.
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