The Balvenie 12 Year Old Doublewood Single Malt Scotch Whisky – 70cl
The Balvenie 12 Year Old DoubleWood — the celebrated Speyside expression that pioneered the cask finishing category. Created in 1993 by legendary Malt Master David Stewart MBE, matured 12 years in traditional oak, then finished in first-fill European oak Oloroso Sherry casks. The definitive introduction to cask-finished single malt.
Why you'll love it
- Rich honey, warm vanilla, sweet dried fruit, gentle oak spice, subtle sherry depth — the definitive DoubleWood signature
- Pioneered cask finishing category in 1993 — David Stewart MBE's most influential creation
- Perfect for whisky enthusiasts exploring premium Speyside Scotch, gifting, and considered sipping
- Presented in Balvenie's iconic bottle with traditional Speyside craftsmanship narrative
Perfect pairings
Excellent neat as a contemplation pour, or with a few drops of water. Pairs beautifully with dark chocolate, aged Cheddar, Christmas cake, or apple-based desserts. Also excellent in a whisky highball for casual sipping.
Perfect for
- Whisky enthusiasts exploring premium Speyside single malt
- Introducing friends to cask-finished whisky (Balvenie invented the category)
- Gift-giving at friendly premium tier
- Considered evening drams and casual entertaining
Compare with
Interested in rum cask finish instead of sherry? Try The Balvenie 14 Caribbean Cask ($159) or The Balvenie 12 Golden Rum Cask ($198). Prefer Madeira finish? The Balvenie 15 Madeira Cask ($238). For sister-distillery Glenfiddich comparison: Glenfiddich 12 Year Old.
Frequently asked
What is "DoubleWood"?
Balvenie's signature approach — matured first in traditional American oak Bourbon casks, then finished in European oak Oloroso Sherry casks. Two woods, two cask influences. Malt Master David Stewart pioneered this in 1993, and the technique has since been adopted across the whisky industry.
Who is David Stewart MBE?
Balvenie's legendary Malt Master with 60+ years at Balvenie — one of the most respected figures in Scotch whisky. Awarded MBE for services to the industry. Pioneered cask finishing with DoubleWood, and mentored Kelsey McKechnie as his successor.
How does Balvenie differ from Glenfiddich?
Both are William Grant & Sons distilleries in Dufftown, Speyside. Glenfiddich focuses on approachable, wider audience appeal. Balvenie focuses on traditional craft (floor maltings, cask finishing, hand-crafted narrative). Sister distilleries with distinct styles.
Quick facts
- Region: Speyside, Scotland (Dufftown)
- Distillery: The Balvenie (William Grant & Sons, founded 1892)
- Age: 12 Years
- Casks: American oak Bourbon + European oak Oloroso Sherry finish
- ABV: 40%
- Volume: 70cl
- Delivery: Free islandwide delivery across Singapore
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Rich and aromatic — honey, vanilla, sherried fruit, ripe orchard fruit, gentle baking spice, and warm toasted oak — beautifully composed and unmistakably DoubleWood.
PALATE
Smooth and rounded — honeyed sherried fruit, vanilla cream, soft caramel, dried apricot, gentle nutmeg, and integrated oak — silky and harmoniously balanced.
FINISH
Long and warmly oaked — lingering sherried fruit, vanilla, honey, and a gentle peppery oak warmth fading slowly — refined and beautifully composed.
ABV: 40% ABV
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1 Bottle x 70cl, 2 Bottles x 70cl, 6 Bottles x 70cl |
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