| OVERVIEW | Another fantastic invention from the workbench of Balvenie Malt Master David Stewart – a 17-year-old version of the bestselling DoubleWood. Still initially matured in 'whisky oak' casks before being switched to sherry wood to finish, the extra years give it extra depth without being overpowering. |
| TASTING NOTES | NOSE Patisserie aromas, in fact this resembles nothing so much as a good-quality doughnut, complete with icing sugar & gooey strawberry jam; then a heavy dollop of vanilla and the first hint of sherry, in the form of raisin ice cream drizzled with honey, and of course oak - fresh timber and autumn leaves. Very appealing. PALATE Now the sherry influence is more prominent with cakey dried fruit (date, raisin) mingling with apple pie aromas. The main difference with the 12yo, though, is that here the oak is centre-stage. Naturally, as this is a Balvenie, it's very good oak, with big creamy vanilla, polished wood, a bite of oakspices (clove, cinnamon) and a hint of dry liquorice. FINISH Medium-length, gently drying with a kick of spice. |
| AWARDS |
Gold Outstanding Scotch Single Malt - Speyside - 2014 International Wine & Spirit Competition
Gold Speyside Single Malts 13-18yo - 2015 The Scotch Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business)
Gold Scotch Single Malt - Speyside - 2013 International Wine & Spirit Competition
Silver Distillers' Single Malts between 13 and 20 years old - 2019 International Spirits Challenge
Silver Outstanding Scotch Single Malt - Speyside - 2017 International Wine & Spirit Competition
Silver Distillers' Single Malts between 13 and 20 years old - 2014 International Spirits Challenge
Silver Speyside Single Malts 13-18yo - 2013 The Scotch Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business)
Silver Scotch Single Malt - Speyside - 2019 International Wine & Spirit Competition |
