Balvenie 12 Year Old Doublewood

To craft The Balvenie DoubleWood, David Stewart MBE employs a meticulous process. The whisky begins its journey spending a minimum of 12 years in conventional whisky casks – American oak ex-bourbon barrels and hogsheads. This initial stage imparts a mellowness to the maturing spirit and introduces layers of warming vanilla spiciness. Subsequently, the whisky is transferred to Spanish oak ex-Oloroso sherry casks for an additional nine months, enhancing its complexity and adding fruity, honeyed depths to this exceptional Single Malt. The final touch involves transferring the whisky to large oak vessels known as ‘tuns’ for 3-4 months, allowing the various elements to harmonize and create a beautifully balanced expression.