the balvenie doublewood – aged 12 years

Whiskey without the burn

I have drank a lot of American and Scotch whiskies and always lean towards a single malt Scotch. I was recently given a bottle of the Balvenie Double Wood 12 as a gift. With my first pour I expected to smell vanilla based on other reviews but I got nut. The taste revealed a comforting sweetness of spice and honey with a little bit of chewiness on the palate but surprisingly none of the typical "burn". This is an excellent scotch whiskey and will be a staple in my liquor closet. If you're unfamiliar with Scotch whiskies and looking for a gift for a friend you absolutely can't go wrong with this!

Amazing if you are an...

Amazing if you are an avid whiskey lover and want to try something a little nicer! Is very smooth with good flavor and is amazing on the rocks or straight! Great for a nice dinner party, and is one that will impress! Highly recommend. 10/10! Looking forward to trying the 30 Year when I get the chance!