Balvenie 17 Doublewood

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Balvenie 17 Doublewood

A close relative of Balvenie 12 years Doublewood, this 17 year old spends the first part of aging in ex-bourbon casks before spending some time in ex-sherry barrels, thus giving complexity and a wide range of notes.

  • ABV: 43%
  • Casks: ex-bourbon/ex-sherry finish
  • Age: 17 years old
  • No. of Bottles: not declared
  • Price Range: €100 - €250
  • Availability: high

TASTING NOTES BALVENIE 17 DOUBLEWOOD

Nose

at first, a rich note of wood is delevered. Then it develops spices and cereal biscuits. After a few minutes, the red fruit emerges, along with vanilla, wax and honey.

Palate

the notes perceived to the nose are substantially re-proposed. It is very balanced. Vanilla, custard, elegant spices, acacia honey and red fruit are perceptible.

Finish

long persistence. Notes of wood, spices, vanilla and honey. Complex.

Overall, one fo the best characteristics of the Balvenie 17 Doublewood is its balance, that is excellent. Good intensity. The complexity, compared to 12 years version, is much more pronounced.

Rating: 88

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