I had it rated 85, but I might be inclined to push that North by a notch or two. Each stage lends different qualities to the resulting whisky. This one has been sitting for a while, which has done it good. Finish: The tongue stays dry initially. Dark chocolate too. These are both good whiskies, although I have some issues with the 17’s price tag. The nose is somewhat shy, I would say. This Doublewood 17 Year Old shares the honeyed and spicy characteristics of the Doublewood 12 Year Old, however this 17 Year … 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. This technique is at the heart of The Balvenie DoubleWood – it sees the whisky matured first in American … 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. The finish is nice, with caramel and vanilla dominant, along with a touch of pepper and plenty of heat. and all I could think was, "Aw dammit! Balvenie Doublewood 17 Year: Sku: 102043: Size: 50ml: Balvenie Doublewood 17 Year Description. My favorite Balvenie remains the 14 yo Caribbean Rum Cask, which sells for about half the price of the 17 yo DoubleWood. Overall, the 12 yo is a mixed bag, but it’s a smooth and easy dram with a number of pleasing touches. Our general thoughts were that it was nice enough but not worth the asking price, (£70). To my palate, sherry is great when it dominates, but sometimes renders other sweet flavors bitter when its influence is slight. The nose is sweet on rosewater, oranges juice and plums, followed by lime, apple skins and sultanas. Balvenie's best value remains their Caribbean cask. 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. COUNTRY. Bottle (750ml) Curbside pickup and local delivery. The spirit is matured in ex bourbon barrels then ex sherry casks. Even rarer are the combination of the two, especially when they feature the same mix found in a younger offering. Its fragrant with vanilla, honey and sherry. I wanted it to be more exciting than it is. 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. The wood was a bit too active if you ask me. There is honey and vanilla with a rich, warm sensation. Critics have scored this product 89 points. Finish: About the same as the 12 - malty, sweet, stale ginger. Nose, 12 yo: The characteristic Balvenie honey and vanilla, plus plenty of fruits, florals, cake frosting, and, oh yes, sherry. Balvenie 14 Year Old Golden Cask Rum Finish. I have a feeling this is something I wouldn’t want to spend what it costs. As in my previous observations I'm however surprised - and a little disappointed - how short the finish is. I tried to add a few drops of water to see if it would change, and it just tasted worst; it was just bitter with subtle hints of tropical fruit. This technique is at the heart of The Balvenie DoubleWood – it sees the whisky matured first in American oak barrels, which impart soft sweet … (: The Balvenie DoubleWood 17 yr is the bigger brother to the 12 yo. Pepper and more resin than wax. 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. There was also a prebookable tasting for The Balvenie Warehouse 24 members which went through 5 drams from their fantastic range, this … 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. 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’. 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. There’s a slight touch of bitterness that emerges in the finish, but not enough to spoil anything that came before. @tjb, I've only had one sample of 17 Doublewood, at a large Balvenie commercial tasting, but it was excellent. @RikS great review, I really enjoy the 17, it seems to perfectly balance the richness of the sherry with the house profile. Ginger and pepper. A couple of weeks ago I was lucky enough to go to The Balvenie Fete in Edinburgh. Finish: Oak, vanilla, wintergreen. Overbreathing brings grassy lemon pith. 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. I’m just underwhelmed. None of the elements is dominant or overbearing, it is much more 'together' than the 12yrs old. We encourage everyone who partakes of alcohol to please do so responsibly, and never drink and drive. Definitely not the brass section of the band. 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. The nose is the most interesting part. Vanilla and honey follow. 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. Even the 15yo might be a better purchase, and Balvenie's 21 Portwood finish remains my favorite of their range. 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. The latter 3 provide great value. So, like the younger offering but with an additional five years of maturity. I always try the same. Buy The Balvenie Doublewood 17 Online. If you’re a fan of the 12 yo DoubleWood, then you’ll want to try the 17 yo at some point. For personal tastes I find the nutmeg overbearingly drying toward the end. Palate, 12 yo: Pleasant, but very light. From my understanding, he was the guy who basically invented cask finishes and has been in the whisky business for over 50 years. USA: (NJ) Wayne . After reading the review, however, I'm confused. 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’. SPIRITS TYPE. Overall, an exceptionally smooth customer overall, especially if you’re already disposed to the core Balvenie flavor profile. 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. Raisin/golden grape. Compare with the younger Balvenie 12 Doublewood if handy. In short, the 17yo's price/quality ratio just doesn't fit in the spectrum of Balvenie's other offerings. 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. It's cheaper and more flavour full. . Finally some green grapes and toffee. The 17 Year Doublewood is quite literally the black sheep of the family. The finish is medium long, sweet and leaves a spicy tang in the middle of the tongue. 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? The strawberry just tastes super sour as a result of eating the chocolate cake.". Palate: Thick on entry. Again, not bad, but it leaves me wondering, "... and what?". Mouthwatering with fruits and good wood. All very subtle. The 12yo Double Wood has always been a reliable whisky and was one of the culprits in getting me addicted to single malt many years ago. STATE. And there we have it folks. 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. More time in ex-bourbon yields deeper oak flavors and turns an already smooth malt into silk. It was quite satisfying, though maybe not $150 satisfying? Rating for the 12 yo: 85. I've thoroughly enjoyed everything I've ever had from Balvenie and this is one I have yet to try. The Balvenie DoubleWood 17 yr is the bigger brother to the 12 yo. But green apple skins in the back of the mouth taint the experience for me. Having let it sit for a while since opened has been a good move. Age: 17 years Maturation: ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks The Balvenie 17 Years Old Doublewood was initially released back in 2012 and forms part of the core range from The Balvenie. My opinion might be in the minority on this one. The consistent theme I'm getting from reviews on this one is active oak & a flat taste. SPIRITS … I like it but I prefer the 14 year Caribbean Cask. 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. Bought a sampler last year with the Doublewood 12 & 17 and Caribbean Cask. Perhaps a little too subtle? Woody too, with butter toffee. 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. The classic example of why never to try expensive single malts when a bit tipsy. I can only speak for myself, but for this price, I expect to be very impressed. I’m a little wistful, however, at there not being more on the offering. There is much improvement over the 12yo, which I would not have considered owning on the basis its initial taste. When Balvenie first launched, David indicated that the company wanted to make scotch to gear towards women. Powdered sugar. So, like the younger offering but with an additional five years of maturity. Becoming increasingly woody, with oaky nutmeg tossed into the vanilla-honey. Every other species of ape is flat chested before becoming pregnant the first time. Thanks for your input, hope that my review was helpful for you. Just the opinion of one man’s taste buds, based on my first couple of drams from a fresh bottle. 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. It's a theory that is still maintained by a large percentage of anthropologists to this day. Solid. Of all the 17 year olds produced this is the poorest of them all. Loads of plums and oranges, even quite zesty, but also a lot of wood influence. BALVENIE 17 YR DOUBLE WOOD 750ml. Rechecked later with another HTHTH and still found the 17 the clear winner. I like that. That's what this drink is. I like to review everything uninfluenced so try not to read other reviews or tasting notes beforehand. There is a glorious balance hit at some point... until the dry woodiness dominates into the finish. It's just very light and bland. . Lots of pepper, dark chocolate, and oak. Now the only problem is the price. 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. Many don't like it quite as well as I do, but you should be satisfied if you like Balvenie. 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. This is actually a double review of two of those whiskies, the DoubleWood siblings of 12 and 17 years. Maybe one day I won't feel so constrained. With no bitter or off notes (once you let the open bottle sit for a while), the worst that can be said about it is that it’s on the bland and underwhelming side. A touch more fruit -- only a little. The BALVENIE DISTILLERY COMPANY LIMITED. Nose, 17 yo: On both nose and palate, the 17 tastes like what the 12 wants to be. I would have rated it at 90-92 pts. While there are whiskies with age statements and whiskies with cask finishes, less often are they seen together. Congratulations on getting published! 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. But you might want to wait until somebody else is buying. The aroma is subtle, and the flavour doesn't go anywhere. 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). This bottle would benefit from a little added abv, if it was 46%upwards I think it would be a far better dram. That sample I've had is definitely one of my favourite Balvenies. Review #46: Balvenie Doublewood 17 Year. (which was a Burnside, teaspooned Balvenie). As a result, Balvenie has the tendency to be light and on the sweet side. Palate, 17 yo: Superior to the 12 yo in (almost) every way. They have won many awards for their whisky range over the years and you can be sure you are getting a quality dram. 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 … 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. Today I will try the same whisky, but at an older age. Palate: Incredibly smooth, almost dangerously so. 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. BRAND. But then the back half of the palate falls away. Honey, toffee, ginger, and malty. I definitely get the sweetness, especially in the nose with the dry tannin right up front. 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. For me this is easily a 90-92 point whisky. The overall impression is vanilla/honey/nutmeg. The flavors are now more articulate, and the bitterness has given way to balance. 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. The Balvenie 17 is the elevated experience for the blended whisky drinker. As with most Balvenies, apples are at the fore. I can't believe a slightly chubby 12-year-old boy has bigger boobs than me!" I'd buy it if it were $20. 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 one almost makes it, but lacks that “wow” factor present in my favorite drams. It feels like all the flavors I’m getting are from the wood. Canada prices are much higher than the US. Balvenie DoubleWood 17 Year Old Review . 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). Now it tastes like the younger sibling of the 17 yo, with the progression from one to the other being downright logical. Balvenie DoubleWood 17 year old review. Size: 750ML Proof: 92 (46% ABV) Age: 17 Year Origin: … Category Single Malt Distillery. Registered office: The Balvenie Maltings, Dufftown, Banffshire, AB55 4BB. 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 17 is pleasant but that is as far as I can go. It transmutes smooth, freshly cut greenwood. 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. 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. More on this later; let’s get to the tasting. Don't remember that from my first try. Smells lovely and inviting. Michael – I really did like the nose, an excellent way. Light nutmeg still on the tongue. The palate offers vanilla upfront, toffee popcorn, apples, raisins and hazelnuts. Balvenie; DoubleWood; Balvenie 17-year-old Overall rating 84.82 / 100 votes 661. Balvenie. The only thing keeping me from buying a bottle is the price, $117 plus tax. Go to shop Gary's Wine & Marketplace. Balvenie 17 Yr Double Wood, Single Malt, Speyside, Scotland $ 155.09 $ 206.78 / 1000ml. Region: Speyside 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. Some good malt (cinnamon-oatmeal) comes exhaling through the nose. It is better than the 12 Year old, especially on the nose, but not so much on the palate and finish. Hope you like it. Slight step up from the 12. Balvenie 16 Triple Cask and Balvenie 17 Doublewood. Seller Information Location Offer Description Price and Size; Internet Wines & Spirits: Fairview Heights, IL USA: Balvenie 17yr Single Malt Scotch Doublewood: USD 114.97 / Bottle (750ml) Third Base Market and Spirits: Grover Beach, CA USA: Balvenie 17 Year DoubleWood Single Malt Scotch 750 ml, Scotland, Speyside: USD 117.95 / Bottle … It is light on the palate, but fruity. Throw in the Springbank 15 yr old in there as well. 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. If you like wood then go for this as it is well made but the rum finish adds so much more. Both the 12 and the 17 are aged mostly in bourbon oak, with a brief finish in sherry casks. So, yes, I respect them a lot!!! Thanks for the review. Color: 1.2 Chestnut / Oloroso Sherry, definitely has had coloring added. There’s a mild mix of sherry, vanilla, malt, and fruit, but it quickly turns into watery, weak tea. Speyside, Scotland- A single malt with distinctive rich vanilla oak, honeyed sweetness and layers of spices. This is, by the way, my 15th Balvenie so far. Then there's a lot of bitter wood. The first time I took a sip of this, which was last month, I thought it was flat. The arrival is a burst of malt, vanilla, cinnamon, apples, shortbread, honey, and just the right touch of sherry. Company number: SC138003. Strongly recommended. Berkshire Mountain New England Corn Whiskey. Apricots and nuts reveal themselves midpalate, but then it suddenly also turns a touch bitter. 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. Dare I say liquer chocolate with Cointreau. 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. Green apple juice and something sour. What's more: human females are the only species of primate with full breasts BEFORE nursing a first child. 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. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Doublewood in 2013, The Balvenie released a new 17 year old big brother. Finish is very very strong on vanilla, and lasting. In the mouth: woody which I wasn’t expecting honestly then lemon sponge; no maybe curd now and some bacon. 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’. Still initially matured in 'whisky oak' casks before being switched to sherry wood to finish, the extra years give it extra depth without being overpowering. It was higher than 120. 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