The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Balvenie Distiller, David Stewart, takes whiskey that has spent the past 12 years in traditional whisky casks made of American Oak, ex-bourbon barrels, and hogsheads, and moves it to Spanish Oak, ex-Oloroso sherry casks for an additional nine months. The whiskey is then married to whiskeys from other casks by transferring it over to large oak vessels for 3-4 months. This process gives the DoubleWood single malt whisky delicate character and fullness of flavour. The taste is smooth and mellow with combined flavours of nuttiness and sweetness with a delicate layer of sherry. The finish is long and warming.