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Whiskey Review: The Balvenie Doublewood 12 Year Old

The whiskey reviewing duo known as Whiskey Noobs reviews The Balvenie Doublewood 12 Year Old Scotch in their latest article.

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The Balvenie DoubleWood Aged 12 Years

Tasting Notes

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Appearance:
Nose:
A real blend of honey heather, oak and floral notes though it loses the sherry in : Wood, oak, heather, similar to The Glenlivet 12. , smooth, no change in
Palate:
s acquainted with Scotch. It is aged for about ten years in bourbon casks, and finished for two years in sherry casks. So how about those tasting notes? Matt Color: It takes on a dark gold, almost amber color Nose: A real blend of honey heather, oak and floral notes Palate: Very smooth, a nice sherry flavor develops, spicy in a good way Finish: Long, with hints of orange peel, very pleasant w/ Water: Takes on an oaken nose though it loses the sherry in palate, smoother, more spice in finish but better neat. SCORE: 91 Jim Color: Gold, light amber Nose: Wood, oak, heather, similar to The Glenlivet 12. Palate: Smooth, sweet, spicy, pronounced sherry Finish: Long, sweet, warming w/ Water: More wood in nose, smooth, no change in palate. More spiciness in finish. SCORE: 93 [graphiq id=”3raOtb7wNgN” title=”Balvenie 12 Year Old Doublewood Single Malt Scotch Overview ” width=”700″ height=”544″ url=”https://w.graphiq.com/w/3raOtb7wNgN” link=”https://whiskey.underthelabel.com/l/364/Balvenie-12-Year-Old-Doublewood-Single-Malt-Scotch” link_text=”Balvenie 12 Year Old Doublewood Single Malt Scotch Overview | UnderTheLabel”]
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Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Whiskey Noobs

Jim Kee, a pharmacist with a 20-year passion for Scotch, and Matt Dee, an American history teacher who shares a deep appreciation for whiskey, embarked on a journey of documenting their tasting experiences to discern the Scotches worth revisiting. Last year, they decided to share their insights with the world through their blog, The Whisk(e)y Noobs.

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