Description
The Balvenie 17 Year Old DoubleWood is one of the distillery’s most celebrated and sought-after expressions, renowned for its remarkable balance, elegance and depth. Matured using The Balvenie’s signature DoubleWood process, the whisky spends the majority of its life in traditional American oak casks before being transferred into European oak sherry casks, creating exceptional complexity while retaining the distillery’s unmistakably smooth house style.
With additional years of maturation over the iconic 12 Year Old, this discontinued 17 Year Old delivers a richer, more refined character. The nose opens with notes of sweet honey, dried fruits, warm vanilla and polished oak, followed by hints of cinnamon, toasted almonds and gentle spice. On the palate, silky layers of toffee, rich sherry sweetness, dark fruits and oak unfold beautifully, leading to a long, warming finish with lingering notes of spice, vanilla and delicate oak.
Widely regarded as one of the finest core expressions ever released by The Balvenie, the 17 Year Old DoubleWood has earned eight international awards and continues to receive outstanding reviews from whisky enthusiasts worldwide. It remains one of the highest-rated whiskies on Master of Malt, where it has built an exceptional reputation among collectors and drinkers alike.
Now discontinued and increasingly difficult to source, bottles have become highly desirable, with retail prices regularly approaching £400 when available. Whether you’re adding to a collection or looking to experience one of Speyside’s modern classics, the Balvenie 17 Year Old DoubleWood represents an outstanding opportunity to own an increasingly scarce and highly acclaimed single malt.
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