{"id":11151,"date":"2025-02-19T00:21:52","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T17:21:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/?post_type=product&p=11151"},"modified":"2025-11-14T20:02:55","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T13:02:55","slug":"wh-bv-006-the-balvenie-signature-12-years-old","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wh-bv-006-the-balvenie-signature-12-years-old\/","title":{"rendered":"WH-BV-006 The Balvenie Signature 12 years old"},"content":{"rendered":"

\ud83e\udd43 The Balvenie Signature 12 Years Old<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Tribute to Craft | A Harmonious Blend of Three Cask Styles<\/strong><\/p>\n

A special 12-year-old single malt released to celebrate Master Blender David Stewart\u2019s 45 years at The Balvenie. The Signature<\/strong> brings together a carefully balanced maturation from three cask types \u2014 first-fill bourbon barrels, refill bourbon barrels, and Oloroso sherry butts \u2014 to create a rich, mellow, and nuanced character.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udccc Features & Details<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  • Brand \/ Expression:<\/strong> The Balvenie Signature 12 Years Old<\/li>\n
  • Type:<\/strong> Single Malt Scotch Whisky<\/li>\n
  • Origin:<\/strong> Dufftown, Speyside, Scotland<\/li>\n
  • ABV:<\/strong> 40%<\/li>\n
  • Age:<\/strong> 12 years<\/li>\n
  • Maturation \/ Casks:<\/strong> First-fill bourbon, refill bourbon, and Oloroso sherry butts<\/li>\n
  • Status:<\/strong> Discontinued small-batch series (several batches made to celebrate the Master Blender)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    \ud83d\udc43 Tasting Notes<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    • Nose:<\/strong> Honeyed malt, vanilla, citrus (orange \/ grapefruit), light oak, soft dried fruit, and gentle spice from sherry casks<\/li>\n
    • Palate:<\/strong> Smooth, sweet honey, fig or raisin-like fruit, cinnamon spice, caramel, and a little oak tannin<\/li>\n
    • Finish:<\/strong> Mild and warming \u2014 lingering oak, sherry sweetness, nutty fruit, and a touch of spice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      \u2b50 Independent \/ Community Review Highlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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      • Crafted as a tribute to David Stewart\u2019s 45 years of work blending, giving it a special place in Balvenie history<\/li>\n
      • Orchard fruits (pear, apples), honey, vanilla, and gentle cinnamon spice \u2014 body is light and not very complex<\/li>\n
      • Less bold than other 12 YO Balvenie expressions, but offers a delicate and refined balance of casks<\/li>\n
      • Limited release with only a few batches, adding to its collectibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \ud83c\udf81 Presentation & Collectibility<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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        • Ideal For:<\/strong>\n
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          • Balvenie fans who want a refined, tribute-style expression<\/li>\n
          • Collectors looking for discontinued or limited small-batch whisky<\/li>\n
          • Sippers who appreciate gentle, mellow Speyside malt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
          • Serving Recommendation:<\/strong>\n
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            • Best enjoyed neat in a Glencairn or tulip glass to appreciate the subtle fruit, honey, and oak notes<\/li>\n
            • A drop of water can help open up the sherry character without diluting the delicate balance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
            • Collector Notes:<\/strong>\n
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              • Discontinued and limited batch releases make bottles rare on the secondary market<\/li>\n
              • Value depends on the specific batch (Batch 1, 3, 4, etc.)<\/li>\n
              • Well suited for display in a serious whisky collection \u2014 especially for fans of Balvenie\u2019s heritage and the work of David Stewart<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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