Is Balvenie a good whiskey?
It is a great Scotch, especially for the price point, and a great Scotch for people just getting their palates acquainted with Scotch. It is aged for about ten years in bourbon casks, and finished for two years in sherry casks.
Is Balvenie DoubleWood smoky?
As for The Balvenie 12, I agree with your assessment – lightly peated, no smoke, just a hint of sherry. I find myself favoring bolder flavors, whether that be an Islay or Glendronach – but that said this is a well executed scotch and agree it is a great introduction for new scotch fans.
What does Balvenie taste like?
Sweet fruit and Oloroso sherry notes, layered with honey and vanilla. The palate is smooth and mellow single malt of beautifully combined flavours – nutty sweetness, cinnamon spiciness and a delicately proportioned layer of sherry – with a long and warming finish.
Is Balvenie Double Wood peaty?
In a rare move for a Speyside distillery, The Balvenie is introducing not one but two peated expressions, both of which use locally sourced peat from the Highlands. The Peated Triple Cask 14 Years Old is headed only to duty free, while the new Peat Week 14 Years Old is going into general release.
Where is Balvenie Scotch from?
Speyside, Scotland
Established in Speyside, Scotland by William Grant in 1892 and still run by the William Grant family, The Balvenie prides itself on being the most handcrafted Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
What type of whiskey is Balvenie?
single malt whiskies
The Balvenie is a range of single malt whiskies crafted by Malt Master David C. Stewart MBE. Each expression is unique, but all are rich, luxuriously smooth and underpinned by a distinctive honeyed character.
Where is Balvenie made?
Dufftown, Scotland
Balvenie Distillery was founded in 1892 in Dufftown, Scotland. Whisky production started at the Speyside distillery in 1893. Production begins with the barley, which is grown at Balvenie Mains, the thousand-acre farm owned by the distillery.
How good is Balvenie 12 DoubleWood?
In summary, Doublewood is a downward spiral experience. Balvenie 12 Doublewood has been very batch variable. Some batches are very good indeed, others good, others “meh”. Take a taste of the Balvenie 17 Doublewood if you can. Great whisky. Double the price at least, though.
What does Balvenie 17 DoubleWood smell like?
Sniffing the delicacy that is the Balvenie 17 Doublewood whiskey, you will discover the scent of apple cider and black cherry, but also the fine touch of raw green banana. But what makes this whiskey smells amazing is the combination between malt and fruit, which almost feels like you’re taking a walk among barrels and barrels of this thing.
How long is balvinie double wood aged?
David Stewart master distiller for Balvinie says the Double Wood is aged for 12 years in American bourbon casks. After 12 years only some of barrels are transferred into Sherry Butts for an average of 9 months. The sherry butts are combined with remaining barrels to marry for an additional period of time.
Is Balvenie a niche distributor?
Despite this Balvenie aren’t a niche distributor, they are available in most supermarkets and off licenses around and the 12 Year Old Doublewood is probably the most popular of their offerings.