🥃 The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old – Miniature

A classic Speyside single malt presented in a miniature format. The DoubleWood 12 is matured in two distinct cask types, delivering balance, richness, and the signature honeyed Balvenie character—now in a collectible small-format bottle ideal for gifting or sampling.

🧩 Features & Details

Brand / Expression: The Balvenie – DoubleWood 12 Year Old (Miniature)
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Region / Origin: Speyside, Scotland
ABV: 40% (miniatures occasionally vary slightly by region; 40% is standard)
Bottle Size: 50 ml miniature
Maturation / Cask Details:

• Primary maturation in ex-American oak bourbon barrels

• Secondary finishing in Spanish Oloroso sherry casks
  This double maturation process is the hallmark technique pioneered by Malt Master David C. Stewart MBE.
  Status: Regular production expression; miniature format is often travel-retail or gift-pack exclusive.

👃 Tasting Notes

Nose:
Sweet fruit, honey, warm vanilla, and subtle oak; gentle spice and a touch of dried fruit from the sherry influence.

Palate:
Smooth and balanced; flavours of honeyed malt, cinnamon, soft oak, dried raisins, and creamy vanilla layered with gentle nuttiness.

Finish:
Long, warming, and slightly spicy; lingering sweet oak and sherry-kissed dried fruit.

⭐ Independent Review Highlights

• Widely praised as one of the best introductory Speyside single malts for new whisky drinkers.

• Reviewers commend its excellent balance of bourbon sweetness and sherry richness.

• Frequently described as consistent, approachable, and exceptional value for its quality.

• Miniature edition is often highlighted as a great tasting sample or collectible item for Balvenie fans.

🎁 Presentation & Collectibility

Ideal For:
Whisky beginners, Speyside lovers, Balvenie collectors, and anyone assembling miniature whisky collections.

Serving Suggestion:
Enjoy neat in a small nosing glass; a few drops of water can help reveal deeper honey and oak layers.

Collectible Notes:

• Miniatures from The Balvenie are often collected for display due to brand prestige.

• Best retained sealed, with intact label and original capsule.

• Miniatures from early production years or special gift sets can hold additional value.

• Compact, attractive, and ideal for curated whisky tasting flights.