Whisky Single Malt Double Wood Balvenie 12 Anni (Confezione)

The Whisky 12 Years by Balvenie is produced in the homonymous distillery built in 1892 of the Grant family who is still proprietary. It is definitely the most single malt craft still on the market thanks to several aspects such as growing their own barley, malting traditional distillery, the skill of the master coppersmiths for maintenance of stills and master coopers to manufacture and care of all the barrels, the skill of a great master distiller David Stewart. Annexed to the distillery extends a farm, Balvenie Mains, of 300 hectares, which provides part of the barley used. The barley is malted malting floor in the only extant in the Highlands. The Balvenie Whisky gains its distinctive character from the maturation in two different types of barrels. First American is aged in barrels that previously contained bourbon, only to be brought to maturity in first fill European barrels that previously contained sherry. Each step helps shape this single malt: the traditional ex-bourbon casks soften the distillate adding character, while the sherry casks bring depth and fullness of flavor. Has amber color with copper hues and the aroma is rich with aromas of fruit, underbrush, dried fruit, vanilla, cinnamon, sherry, honey, toffee, hints of smoke and vinous with hints of sherry. The palate is smooth and soft with an interesting balance between the sweetness of hazelnut, cinnamon and spicy notes of citrus fruits, liquorice and fine wood. The finish is long, dry and spicy.