The DoubleWood 17 year old is an elder sibling to DoubleWood 12 year old and shares its honeyed- spicy characteristics- but it is distinctly different- with deeper vanilla notes- hints of green apple- creamy toffee and a striking richness and complexity.

Matured in two different types of cask- a process often referred to as cask finishing- this technique is at the heart of The Balvenie DoubleWood it sees the whisky matured first in American oak barrels- which impart soft sweet vanilla notes- before being transferred to European oak sherry casks- where the second cask ageing adds rich spicy flavours and a depth and fullness of flavour.

Tasting Notes

Nose - Elegant and complex oak- vanilla- honeyed sweetness and a hint of green apple.

Taste - Sweet with dried fruits- sherbet spice- toasted almonds and cinnamon- layered with a richness of creamy toffee notes and traces of oak and deep vanilla.

Finish - Vanilla oak- honey and spicy sweetness.