Balvenie DoubleWood 17 Year Old Mark November 20, 2014 At the Midlands Whisky festival a couple of months ago I was lucky enough, and cheeky enough, to sample some new-make Balvenie spirit. 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. If you like wood then go for this as it is well made but the rum finish adds so much more. The finish is medium long, sweet and leaves a spicy tang in the middle of the tongue. All the classic sherry elements are there, but there is also a bit of red fruit in the background which adds an element of freshness. For $120 US (its average price at most locations), I want a spectacular whisky that scores well into the 90s. I definitely get the sweetness, especially in the nose with the dry tannin right up front. I like it but I prefer the 14 year Caribbean Cask. The American oak imparts the vanilla and the closer grained European oak give more spiciness and the sherry influence as well. The only thing keeping me from buying a bottle is the price, $117 plus tax. A premium 17-year-old version of the beloved DoubleWood; It gains its distinctive character from being aged in 2 different wood types. The nose is somewhat shy, I would say. Is it any good? Colour: sandal wood On the nose: an intense nose with delicate layers of toffee, maple syrup and gloves. Fine stuff, to be sure, but falls short of the superstar it strives to be. The wood isn't huge in a general sense, but it's dominant. A touch more fruit -- only a little. Handcrafted to be enjoyed responsibly. For similar experiences, look to Jura 21 (less vanilla/fruit, more dry/coffee), Glenfiddich 19 Age of Discovery (also unjustifiably expensive), Glenfiddich 14 Rich Oak (more vanilla but lower relative quality), Glenlivet 16 Nadurra (fruitier), and my recently reviewed Sullivan’s Cove Double Cask (less honey, more fruit). For those who do not like brash whiskies or invasions of peat, this is a lovely dram. My tasting notes: Appearance: Old Sauternes (11/20), slow and rare medium tears and legs; Nose: Sweet brown/woody sugars and lighter vanilla notes, fruity, apple, pear and raisin, some spiced elements to it, like spiced mead, honey and gristy cereal barley, quite a … The regio ... Stores and prices for 'The Balvenie DoubleWood 17 Year Old S ... ' | tasting notes, market data, prices and stores in India. So, yuh....for it's price point, I don't think it's worth it. Free shipping on your first order over $200 with promo code SEARCHER Standard delivery 1 week. More time in ex-bourbon yields deeper oak flavors and turns an already smooth malt into silk. There is much improvement over the 12yo, which I would not have considered owning on the basis its initial taste. Critics have scored this product 89 points. The consistent theme I'm getting from reviews on this one is active oak & a flat taste. Balvenie’s big brother to the 12 year old Doublewood was launched in 2012 to mark the 50 th Birthday of their Master Distillery David Stewart. 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. Definitely not the brass section of the band. 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. The next three I tried...well, maybe they weren’t over-the-moon experiences, but they were good enough to make me raise my estimation of the distillery by several notches. Personally, when I had it, it slapped me in the face with the oak but started to balance out over time. Finish: Warm and lingering! The delicious aftertaste and burn stick around for minutes. I'll take the Signature and the 15 yr old Single Barrel over this one any day. Btw. On the nose, it is elegant with a taste that is sweet with dried fruits, sherbet spice, toasted almonds and cinnamon, layered with a richness of creamy toffee notes. 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 was reminded of my sister laughing at me and saying, "You're like Mom--just so flat chested!" All of these … Maturation: ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks It is better than the 12 Year old, especially on the nose, but not so much on the palate and finish. When Balvenie first launched, David indicated that the company wanted to make scotch to gear towards women. Note: I'm on a teacher's salary, so this is the most expensive bottle I've ever bought, hence it is hard to evaluate the dram without considering its price-point. It's actually the only Balvenie that I've enjoyed, all the others I've tried (12, 12SC, 14, 15SC) exhibit this dark/burnt/juniper like note which disagrees with me. Finish: Oak, vanilla, wintergreen. I can't believe a slightly chubby 12-year-old boy has bigger boobs than me!" It was higher than 120. The Balvenie 17 is the elevated experience for the blended whisky drinker. In conclusion, its definitely one of the better 'sherry' ones I've had - definitely more to my liking than the DW12 and the Glendronach12 (maybe not surprisingly so). This feels heavier on the wood than the original Doublewood. ABV: 43%. Review #46: Balvenie Doublewood 17 Year. Bottler Distillery Bottling Bottling serie DoubleWood Bottled 19.04.2013 Stated Age 17 years old Casktype American Oak and Sherry Oak Casks Strength 43.0 % Vol. It transmutes smooth, freshly cut greenwood. I'm getting more notes, but they're way in the margins (of the nose). I think there’s a touch of peat, but it comes and goes. Some good malt (cinnamon-oatmeal) comes exhaling through the nose. Thanks for your input, hope that my review was helpful for you. Balvenie Doublewood 17 year - The Balvenie Doublewood Single Malt Scotch Whiskey 17 Year another fantastic invention from the workbench of Balvenie Malt Master David Stewart – a 17-year-old version of the bestselling DoubleWood. The 17 Year Doublewood is quite literally the black sheep of the family. Palate: Incredibly smooth, almost dangerously so. Did not appreciate how good this was at first, but now trying whilst more aware it has gone right up the list to rival my favourite ever malts. There’s a mild mix of sherry, vanilla, malt, and fruit, but it quickly turns into watery, weak tea. Every other species of ape is flat chested before becoming pregnant the first time. My opinion might be in the minority on this one. The classic example of why never to try expensive single malts when a bit tipsy. Henry – The nose is welcoming and intriguing. Balvenie DoubleWood 17 Year Old Review . I picked this up as a reward to celebrate getting one of my articles published in a peer-reviewed journal, and I wanted to splurge on one of the bottles Total Wine keeps locked behind the glass. The characteristic Balvenie flavors of honey, malt, and vanilla could have been well-balanced supporting players had the 12 yo been given more than a token sherry finish of a few months. STATE. Loads of plums and oranges, even quite zesty, but also a lot of wood influence. Each stage lends different qualities to the resulting whisky. Bottle (750ml) Curbside pickup and local delivery. To craft The Balvenie DoubleWood 17 year old single malt whisky Malt Master David C. Stewart MBE 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 is next on my list. There’s also plenty of sherry and malt, and they work as perfect compliments to everything else. Maybe one day I won't feel so constrained. Like the iconic Balvenie 12 Doublewood, the Balvenie 17 Doublewood is a mix of whiskies aged in ex-bourbon casks and ex-sherry casks. In short, the 17yo's price/quality ratio just doesn't fit in the spectrum of Balvenie's other offerings. 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. Lots of pepper, dark chocolate, and oak. Balvenie Malt Master David Stewart presents the Balvenie 17 Doublewood, a 17-year-old whiskey with some surprising flavors that we wanted to look closely at. This technique is at the heart of The Balvenie DoubleWood – it sees the whisky matured first in American … Balvenie hit the mark on the 12 for the Doublewood and I’m happy sticking there. It was quite satisfying, though maybe not $150 satisfying? Hilarious title. Distillery: Balvenie The Balvenie DoubleWood 17 yr is the bigger brother to the 12 yo. These are both good whiskies, although I have some issues with the 17’s price tag. Why shouldn’t that be the experience with the older Doublewood? Vanilla and honey follow. But then the back half of the palate falls away. Slight step up from the 12. For personal tastes I find the nutmeg overbearingly drying toward the end. Balvenie 14 Year Old Golden Cask Rum Finish. There's a grassy/graininess in the background. Pepper and more resin than wax. Just like the nose suggests, it’s sweet with honey … Region: Speyside Smells lovely and inviting. Hope you like it. Balvenie; DoubleWood; Balvenie 17-year-old Overall rating 84.82 / 100 votes 661. As in my previous observations I'm however surprised - and a little disappointed - how short the finish is. Setting a limit is not bad and certainly nothing to be ashamed or bummed about. The Balvenie 17 is what it says it is. The nose is the most interesting part. A great release for 2012. Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt I thought the Balvenie 12 Year Old Double Wood was okay, but far from excellent. Age: 17 years To craft The Balvenie DoubleWood 17 year old single malt whisky Malt Master David C. Stewart MBE returned to one of his most celebrated achievements – consecutive maturation in two different types of cask, a process often referred to as ‘cask finishing’. 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. The American oak imparts the vanilla and the closer grained European oak give more spiciness and the sherry influence as well. Both the 12 and the 17 are aged mostly in bourbon oak, with a brief finish in sherry casks. It’s a slightly grown up version of the Balvenie 12, but the Balvenie 17 doesn’t seem to have gained much of anything from the additional five years, just polished some rough edges. Balvenie Doublewood 17. Bottle (750ml) Balvenie 17 Year "Doublewood Single Malt Scotch Whiskey, Speyside, United … We encourage everyone who partakes of alcohol to please do so responsibly, and never drink and drive. Nose is of orange and chocolate. Given all of the above, the appearance of the largely-unheralded Balvenie Doublewood 17 Year Old is very big news. Age: 17 year. This is actually a double review of two of those whiskies, the DoubleWood siblings of 12 and 17 years. More on this later; let’s get to the tasting. Balvenie. COUNTRY. Woody too, with butter toffee. The palate is where the age is most noticeable, and an oily feel on the tongue and in the mouth. 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. Strongly recommended. Overbreathing brings grassy lemon pith. The nose is sweet on rosewater, oranges juice and plums, followed by lime, apple skins and sultanas. But not too hard. I like that. Vanilla frosting. It’s giving me the same tannic dryness that reminds me of a dry reed. If I wanted something light, I'd douse vodka with water and call it a night. Back then the Balvenie was under the watchful eye of David Stewart, who encouraged such … (which was a Burnside, teaspooned Balvenie). Quite some vanilla. Honey is now very dominant, and the fruity mishmash in the 12 has separated into distinct touches of bananas, cherries, grapes, and lemons. Continued success on your whisky journey. Finally some green grapes and toffee. But what of The Balvenie 17 Doublewood? The nose is (as one would expect) woody. I thought, "Hmm...Maybe it's because I sipped the Balvenie 30 Year first...and that was very flavorful. sales tax. 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. Registered in Scotland. And there we have it folks. Then, I think of this drink and I think it's actually flatter than me. Now it tastes like the younger sibling of the 17 yo, with the progression from one to the other being downright logical. . SPIRITS TYPE. Seriously, I'm not making that factoid up. Balvenie 17 year old Double Wood Price. The finish is reminiscent of the 12yo. There was also a prebookable tasting for The Balvenie Warehouse 24 members which went through 5 drams from their fantastic range, this … Mouthwatering with fruits and good wood. For the facts But you might want to wait until somebody else is buying. Ginger and pepper. But with the bottle level about 1/3 down, and after a few months’ rest on the shelf – what a difference! I've thoroughly enjoyed everything I've ever had from Balvenie and this is one I have yet to try. It feels like all the flavors I’m getting are from the wood. As a result, Balvenie has the tendency to be light and on the sweet side. Category Single Malt Distillery. Nose: Leathery cinnamon oatmeal and coffee. The DoubleWood 17 is an elder sibling to DoubleWood 12 and shares its honeyed, spicy characteristics, but it is distinctly different, with deeper vanilla notes, hints of green apple, creamy toffee and a striking richness and complexity. Thanks for the review. To my palate, sherry is great when it dominates, but sometimes renders other sweet flavors bitter when its influence is slight. After reading the review, however, I'm confused. The spirit is matured in ex bourbon barrels then ex sherry casks. A follow-up breath reveals some reds, of baked cherries/apples. 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. Scotch. Today I will try the same whisky, but at an older age. Canada prices are much higher than the US. Our general thoughts were that it was nice enough but not worth the asking price, (£70). The 12yo approached this level of quality after oxygenation, so I would rather buy a bottle of that and let it breath for a year. This caught my eye a few weeks ago, (in the supermarket of all places). There’s a slight touch of bitterness that emerges in the finish, but not enough to spoil anything that came before. Absolutely gorgeous stuff. Nose, 17 yo: On both nose and palate, the 17 tastes like what the 12 wants to be. Solid. Registered office: The Balvenie Maltings, Dufftown, Banffshire, AB55 4BB. Powdered sugar. The nose is (as one would expect) woody. From my understanding, he was the guy who basically invented cask finishes and has been in the whisky business for over 50 years. Just the opinion of one man’s taste buds, based on my first couple of drams from a fresh bottle. I've now read some reviews and the official notes of this and they all claim vanilla and spice but not a word on orange/chocolate, (strongly there for me though). But green apple skins in the back of the mouth taint the experience for me. The medium-length finish is interesting in that the bourbon casks suddenly overwhelm the sherry finish. In the mouth: woody which I wasn’t expecting honestly then lemon sponge; no maybe curd now and some bacon. 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. Finish: The tongue stays dry initially. Company number: SC138003. Released to celebrate Malt Master David Stewart’s 50 years at The Balvenie, The 17 year-old DoubleWood is a straightforward upgrade to its 12 year-old younger brother. Finish is very very strong on vanilla, and lasting. Palate: Lovely honey and vanilla entrance (maybe the honey is just slightly tart). The aroma is subtle, and the flavour doesn't go anywhere. SPIRITS … Strength: 43% Whiskey: Anthony Bourdain | The Balvenie Doublewood 17 Year Old Single Malt Scotch The DoubleWood 17 year old is an elder sibling to DoubleWood 12 year old and shares its honeyed, spicy characteristics, but it is distinctly different, with deeper vanilla notes, hints of green apple, creamy toffee and a striking richness and complexity. That sample I've had is definitely one of my favourite Balvenies. So, like the younger offering but with an additional five years of maturity. Location: Dufftown The Balvenie 17 is pleasant but that is as far as I can go. I wanted it to be more exciting than it is. I knew it was a new offering, so I thought I'd give it a shot. Of all the 17 year olds produced this is the poorest of them all. That's what this drink is. USA: (NJ) Wayne . This is, by the way, my 15th Balvenie so far. Finish: About the same as the 12 - malty, sweet, stale ginger. Comments: Water not needed. To craft The Balvenie DoubleWood 17 year old single malt whisky Malt Master David C. Stewart MBE returned to one of his most celebrated achievements – consecutive maturation in two different types of cask, a process often referred to as ‘cask finishing’. I usually don’t discuss a whisky’s price (mainly because price is not an issue with most of the whiskies in my cabinet), and I don’t make adjustments to my score even if I think a whisky is ridiculously overpriced. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Doublewood in 2013, The Balvenie released a new 17 year old big brother. I’m a little wistful, however, at there not being more on the offering. The Balvenie is a well-respected distillery located in Dufftown in Scotland and owned by William Grant & Sons. This one has been sitting for a while, which has done it good. So, it's just bad to go from something robust to a lighter drink...It's like eating a chocolate cake and then biting into a strawberry. Balvenie's best value remains their Caribbean cask. I've always been a fan of the Balvenie and when I saw it in my local liquor outlet I decided to buy it. In short, the first three Balvenie expressions I tried left me underwhelmed. Balvenie 16 Triple Cask and Balvenie 17 Doublewood. The extremely patient distillers grow their own barley, use traditional floor malting, employ artisan barrel coopers, and have honest to goodness coppersmiths tending to the stills, and what century is this again? 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. Palate: a nice balance of sweet, sour, and spice. Moving on … There is a glorious balance hit at some point... until the dry woodiness dominates into the finish. 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. Rechecked later with another HTHTH and still found the 17 the clear winner. Berkshire Mountain New England Corn Whiskey. Now seen as a classic malt, this bottling was among the first to utilise what would become known as “finishing”. I can't justifybuying a bottle of this when both the Dalmore and Glendronach 15s are $40 cheaper. I'd buy it if it were $20. The finish is medium long on coconut and plums, but the wood is simply too loud and that is a pity. This technique is at the heart of The Balvenie DoubleWood – it sees the whisky matured first in American oak barrels, which impart soft sweet … But this is one instance that I think represents the recent trend for marketing gimmickry, rather than the quality of the whisky, justifying the high cost. This Doublewood 17 Year Old shares the honeyed and spicy characteristics of the Doublewood 12 Year Old, however this 17 Year … It's a theory that is still maintained by a large percentage of anthropologists to this day. Anyway, I sipped the Balvenie 17 Year again the other day and I had the same reaction. Light nutmeg still on the tongue. I have a really hard time above $85 as I can get so many great whiskies at or below that price. This technique is at the heart of The Balvenie DoubleWood – it sees the whisky matured first in American oak barrels, which impart soft sweet … If you’re a fan of the 12 yo DoubleWood, then you’ll want to try the 17 yo at some point. Palate, 12 yo: Pleasant, but very light. Scotland. 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's cheaper and more flavour full. This Double Wood matured on bourbon and sherry casks – hence the name – and was bottled at the age of 17 years. Speaking of which, anthropologists came up with a rather unorthodox theory a few decades ago that womens' breasts are actually meant to remind prospective suitors of their bottoms. I love the 12 Year Double Wood...I think the Balvenie Tun 1401 Batch 6 is stunning, etc...and I respect the master distiller, David Stewart, a lot. 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. The Balvenie 17 year old, Double Wood. Having let it sit for a while since opened has been a good move. I always try the same. This bottle would benefit from a little added abv, if it was 46%upwards I think it would be a far better dram. Becoming increasingly woody, with oaky nutmeg tossed into the vanilla-honey. And it seems like…I feel like I did get a citrus flavor but I sometimes wonder how much that is an influence from the conversation. The 17yo is a pleasure, but as noted by others, the price is not justified. It surprised me that the 17 was so much better than the other two, as I had read many reviews that put the 17 much lower. It’s very smooth, a linear progression. Size: 750ML Proof: 92 (46% ABV) Age: 17 Year Origin: … I'd say this is on par with Dalmore 15, which I really enjoy in the winter (after it has plenty of air time!). (: The Balvenie DoubleWood 17 yr is the bigger brother to the 12 yo. The flavors are now more articulate, and the bitterness has given way to balance. Are you referring to the flatness of your bottom or your "boobs"? The palate offers vanilla upfront, toffee popcorn, apples, raisins and hazelnuts. Throw in the Springbank 15 yr old in there as well. This one almost makes it, but lacks that “wow” factor present in my favorite drams. While there are whiskies with age statements and whiskies with cask finishes, less often are they seen together. It's a shame to not be able to enjoy such wonderful whiskies, but I had to set a limit. It has nothing to offer and it's one-sided. As with most Balvenies, apples are at the fore. As a result, I've stopped buying HP 18, Macallan 15 FO, among others. The finish is quite nice, a dry roast coffee beans or bitter chocolate that balances nicely against the sweetness. The price point, however, begs the question if this perfectly safe gent is worth the fee, especially compared to some of the other offerings you can get both from Balvenie and from other Speyside malts. Speyside. I really like this finish. The attack is mellow and kind, and the initial touch on the palate is slightly efervescent. Out of stock. It's just very light and bland. Nose: A little bit richer than the 12 with all the same basic cereal, malt, honey, and ginger notes. None of the elements is dominant or overbearing, it is much more 'together' than the 12yrs old. It is light on the palate, but fruity. I've tasted about 300 ml of Balvenie 17 Doublewood from three different bottles and am very impressed by it. and all I could think was, "Aw dammit! Like the iconic Balvenie 12 Doublewood, the Balvenie 17 Doublewood is a mix of whiskies aged in ex-bourbon casks and ex-sherry casks. Price: $144.99 Pleasant without being grand. The spirit is matured in ex bourbon barrels then ex sherry casks. BRAND. The overall impression is vanilla/honey/nutmeg. Uninspired. Upon first taste, the sherry influence in the 12 yo was not pleasant. Palate: Thick on entry. Balvenie DoubleWood 17 year old review. Part of it is I don’t like heavily oaked anything, including wines. Speyside is a whisky-producing region in the north-eastern corner of Scotland. Many don't like it quite as well as I do, but you should be satisfied if you like Balvenie. In a couple of earlier reviews, I had some less-than-positive comments about Balvenie, and I now wish I could edit those reviews to qualify my opinions. I must add that I respect Balvenie as a whole because it is still family owned, and they don't need financial backing from a corporation to sell their products. Buy The Balvenie Doublewood 17 Online. I'd be very curious to hear some other reviews of this now. Apricots and nuts reveal themselves midpalate, but then it suddenly also turns a touch bitter. They have won many awards for their whisky range over the years and you can be sure you are getting a quality dram. Dark chocolate too. The 12yo was drier and woodier; this 17yo has brought balance with more honey-vanilla. A couple of weeks ago I was lucky enough to go to The Balvenie Fete in Edinburgh. What’s subdued in the 12 is brazen in the 17. From the heart of Speyside comes a 43% whiskey with fruity aromas for those who appreciate the taste of a mild whiskey with a good story. Tasting Notes (2) Congratulations on getting published! The finish is nice, with caramel and vanilla dominant, along with a touch of pepper and plenty of heat. Some more fruit... more banana than yellow fruit, yet with a tiny zesty feeling in the background. Balvenie 17 Yr Double Wood, Single Malt, Speyside, Scotland $ 155.09 $ 206.78 / 1000ml. Honey, toffee, ginger, and malty. Compare with the younger Balvenie 12 Doublewood if handy. Speyside, Scotland- A single malt with distinctive rich vanilla oak, honeyed sweetness and layers of spices. Nose: light and fresh. Palate: Citrus, tannin, vanilla, honey As a significantly older expression of such an iconic dram, interest will be huge, and this whisky will no doubt be very high on many malt fans’ must-try lists coming up to the end of the year. The 12 year old Doublewood when launched to replace the Classic was just a heck of a great scotch and far better than the 17 yr old. Like the fact, that you try to make your thoughts/notes before reading them from others. Balvenie Doublewood 17- The world seems mad for anything hand crafted these days….well here is a prime example for your holiday season. It tastes like a new clarinet reed. Average score from 10 reviews and 11 ratings 85. My 6th Balvenie, approached with high hopes compared to the experience with their 12yoDW. Meghan – I wanted it to be more exciting than it is. The latter 3 provide great value. This event allowed casual passers by to pop in, sample some The Balvenie whiskies and learn a bit more about whisky, and The Balvenie. Then there's a lot of bitter wood. Green apple juice and something sour. Now the only problem is the price. Nose, 12 yo: The characteristic Balvenie honey and vanilla, plus plenty of fruits, florals, cake frosting, and, oh yes, sherry. Then you meet their older brother and you have these expectations that they’ll be older and more mature and more interesting, but then they end up not like you’d expect or what you’d hope. VAT Number: 554690029. This is good! Adam – I’m surprised by how oaked the nose is, with only a light floral effervescence around the edge and a salt tang here and there. Boobs than me! sour, and lasting serie Doublewood Bottled 19.04.2013 age! 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