Each stage lends different qualities to the resulting whisky. It’s giving me the same tannic dryness that reminds me of a dry reed. Definitely not the brass section of the band. More on this later; let’s get to the tasting. The attack is mellow and kind, and the initial touch on the palate is slightly efervescent. Whisky in the 6 #167 - YouTube Whisky in the 6 #167 features the Balvenie 16 year old Triple Cask and the Balvenie 17 year old Doublewood. I just want to say that I feel very bad for a giving a low score for this product because I'm a big Balvenie fan. The 12yo version's nutmeg and anise are happily absent now; the nose is rather more similar to the 15yo Single Barrel. If you like wood then go for this as it is well made but the rum finish adds so much more. Then I come back and try to find some of the mentioned stuff. ex. Hope you like it. Thanks for the review. As it mellowed, I was able to pickup the other flavors like mint and toasted grain, which I really like in whiskies, was hidden underneath the oak. It is better than the 12 Year old, especially on the nose, but not so much on the palate and finish. Both the 12 and the 17 are aged mostly in bourbon oak, with a brief finish in sherry casks. Age: 17 year. Rating for the 12 yo: 85. Smells lovely and inviting. It is expensive, though, so thus far I haven't purchased a bottle of it. Most of the time, other factors are changed like differences in cask finishes, so seeing the age be the variable here allows the studied drinker to make a different kind of comparison. Balvenie DoubleWood 17 Year Old Review . All very subtle. That sample I've had is definitely one of my favourite Balvenies. Bottle (750ml) Balvenie 17 Year "Doublewood Single Malt Scotch Whiskey, Speyside, United … I have a really hard time above $85 as I can get so many great whiskies at or below that price. Comments: Water not needed. Throw in the Springbank 15 yr old in there as well. The American oak imparts the vanilla and the closer grained European oak give more spiciness and the sherry influence as well. Especially that malty leather makes this 17yo enjoyable. It's a theory that is still maintained by a large percentage of anthropologists to this day. I always try the same. Balvenie Doublewood 17- The world seems mad for anything hand crafted these days….well here is a prime example for your holiday season. The Palate is like an orange dessert, almost soufflé like. BALVENIE 17 YR DOUBLE WOOD 750ml. Some more tropical elements, over ripe mango and some spotted banana. The Balvenie Doublewood 17 Year Old marks the completion of the distillery’s “clear consumer ladder”, which uses age statements and wood finishes as a consumer guide to flavor. I first tried this new 17yo with a friend at around 2am after a night out on beers. From my understanding, he was the guy who basically invented cask finishes and has been in the whisky business for over 50 years. I wanted it to be more exciting than it is. Like the fact, that you try to make your thoughts/notes before reading them from others. Balvenie 14 Year Old Golden Cask Rum Finish. Out of stock. There is much improvement over the 12yo, which I would not have considered owning on the basis its initial taste. Then, I think of this drink and I think it's actually flatter than me. Nose is of orange and chocolate. This is actually a double review of two of those whiskies, the DoubleWood siblings of 12 and 17 years. The cardboard tube and label are a very dark shade of maroon compared to the cream color of the rest of the range. Registered office: The Balvenie Maltings, Dufftown, Banffshire, AB55 4BB. I could see it progressing from Juicy Fruit to warm vanilla to toasty oak at the end, with the dry tannin. The Balvenie 17 year old, Double Wood. This technique is at the heart of The Balvenie DoubleWood – it sees the whisky matured first in American oak barrels, which impart soft sweet … Palate: Citrus, tannin, vanilla, honey The palate is where the age is most noticeable, and an oily feel on the tongue and in the mouth. and all I could think was, "Aw dammit! Critics have scored this product 89 points. The aroma is subtle, and the flavour doesn't go anywhere. It is always fun to see a distillery copy most of the particulars of one scotch in their portfolio and then only tweak one factor. It was quite satisfying, though maybe not $150 satisfying? To craft DoubleWood 17 Year Old, David Stewart, who celebrates his 50th year at The Balvenie in 2012, returned to one of his most celebrated achievements – consecutive maturation in two different types of cask, a process often referred to as ‘cask finishing.’ This technique is at the heart of The Balvenie … I've tasted about 300 ml of Balvenie 17 Doublewood from three different bottles and am very impressed by it. But then it occurred to me that this is actually not true at all, it was only a few weeks ago when I reviewed this Speyside 1989 from Le Gus’t. It is light on the palate, but fruity. The finish is medium long on coconut and plums, but the wood is simply too loud and that is a pity. I’m just underwhelmed. … But I found too many incompatible flavors competing for attention, and the result was a whisky as well-balanced as Laurel & Hardy on a seesaw. Size 700 ml 700 ml 700 ml Bottle code L34X 4488 1904 Barcode 5010327525822 Added on 05 Dec 2012 12:16 pm More … Scotland. Finish: Oak, vanilla, wintergreen. The nose is (as one would expect) woody. As all the reviews seem to say the opposite, I bought another sampler and had the same results. Color: 1.2 Chestnut / Oloroso Sherry, definitely has had coloring added. Even rarer are the combination of the two, especially when they feature the same mix found in a younger offering. Free shipping on your first order over $200 with promo code SEARCHER Standard delivery 1 week. Ben – I like that nutty kind of oaky-ness that starts off big in the nose and carries you through to the end. The spirit is matured in ex bourbon barrels then ex sherry casks. Woody too, with butter toffee. This event allowed casual passers by to pop in, sample some The Balvenie whiskies and learn a bit more about whisky, and The Balvenie. Balvenie. It's just very light and bland. I’m a little wistful, however, at there not being more on the offering. I have been a big Balvenie fan since the days of The Classic but this scotch really is too light with hardly any typical Balvenie flavor. There is honey and vanilla with a rich, warm sensation. Raisin/golden grape. I like it but I prefer the 14 year Caribbean Cask. All of these … While I was writing a review for this Balvenie 17 year old, I actually wanted to mention that it had been a long time since I had tasted a Balvenie. Vanilla frosting. So, like the younger offering but with an additional five years of maturity. Region: Speyside The wood was a bit too active if you ask me. I have a feeling this is something I wouldn’t want to spend what it costs. For those who do not like brash whiskies or invasions of peat, this is a lovely dram. Moving on … Balvenie 17yo DoubleWood Bottling Note Like the famous 12 year old expression this Balvenie has been matured in two types of cask, the key difference this has been given an extra five years of cask ageing. It feels like all the flavors I’m getting are from the wood. Kate – It’s like you meet a guy and think they’re interesting. Then there's a lot of bitter wood. Strongly recommended. What’s subdued in the 12 is brazen in the 17. There’s some dried fruit I can’t place along with some brown sugar and the tiniest hint of tobacco. Scotch. A couple of weeks ago I was lucky enough to go to The Balvenie Fete in Edinburgh. The consistent theme I'm getting from reviews on this one is active oak & a flat taste. But with the bottle level about 1/3 down, and after a few months’ rest on the shelf – what a difference! It's like going on a blind date and seeing someone really hot in front of you and then learning that after 2 seconds that this hot person is vapid and boring...like I'd actually have a more interesting dialogue between Siri from my i-Phone than the hot guy in front of me. The finish is nice, with caramel and vanilla dominant, along with a touch of pepper and plenty of heat. The finish is medium long, sweet and leaves a spicy tang in the middle of the tongue. Similarly to the 12 year old (which we’ve reviewed on The Dramble previously), the 17 year old has been matured in American oak ex-bourbon casks and then finished in European oak sherry casks. I think there’s a touch of peat, but it comes and goes. Its fragrant with vanilla, honey and sherry. The 17 yo is a good $70 whisky, no more. Registered in Scotland. The Balvenie DoubleWood 17 yr is the bigger brother to the 12 yo. It's a hair better than the 12, but with the probably price difference, I doubt that this is worth it and you can do better anyway. Bought a sampler last year with the Doublewood 12 & 17 and Caribbean Cask. This technique is at the heart of The Balvenie DoubleWood – it sees the whisky matured first in American oak barrels, which impart soft sweet … Having let it sit for a while since opened has been a good move. 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