{"product_id":"balvenie-12-year-double-wood","title":"Balvenie 12 Year DoubleWood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Balvenie 12 Year DoubleWood is the most widely recognised expression from one of Scotland's most craft-committed distilleries — matured first in traditional American oak whisky casks, then finished in Oloroso sherry oak, producing a Speyside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/single-malt\"\u003esingle malt\u003c\/a\u003e that balances the distillery's signature honey and vanilla character with a warm, dried-fruit sherry finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe DoubleWood process gives the 12-year its name and its distinction. After the initial decade-plus of maturation in ex-bourbon American oak, the spirit transfers to first-fill Oloroso sherry butts for the final months of finishing. The sherry cask adds nutty sweetness, cinnamon spice, and dried fruit that layer over the existing honey and vanilla base without overwhelming it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBalvenie is one of the few remaining Scottish distilleries that grows its own barley on the adjoining Balvenie Estate, malts on-site using traditional floor maltings, and employs a full-time coppersmith to maintain and repair its own stills. This level of self-sufficiency is genuinely rare and contributes directly to the consistency of the house style. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/balvenie\"\u003eBalvenie collection\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet and honeyed — fresh barley, vanilla cream, Oloroso sherry, and a hint of cinnamon spice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and mellow — nutty sweetness, ripe orchard fruit, warm cinnamon, and a proportioned layer of sherry richness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming, with lingering honey, dried fruit, and a gentle spice fade\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Balvenie, Dufftown, Speyside\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speyside, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge Statement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 Years\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCask Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e American oak whisky casks then Oloroso sherry oak finish (DoubleWood)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch whisky collection\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow does Balvenie 12 DoubleWood compare to the Caribbean Cask?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe DoubleWood finishes in Oloroso sherry casks and skews toward dried fruit, nutty sweetness, and warm spice. The Caribbean Cask finishes in rum casks and is sweeter and more tropical. Both share the Balvenie honey baseline but go in noticeably different directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs the Balvenie 12 DoubleWood a good introduction to Speyside single malt?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — it is one of the most recommended entry points in the category. The 40% ABV and balanced sherry-plus-honey profile make it approachable without being simplistic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does Balvenie 12 DoubleWood compare to the Caribbean Cask?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The DoubleWood finishes in Oloroso sherry casks, giving dried fruit, nutty sweetness, and warm spice. The Caribbean Cask finishes in rum casks and is sweeter and more tropical. Both share the Balvenie honey baseline.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is the Balvenie 12 DoubleWood a good introduction to Speyside single malt?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes — one of the most recommended entry points. The 40% ABV and balanced sherry-plus-honey profile make it approachable without being simplistic.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Balvenie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42904565219399,"sku":"083664112210","price":70.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/The-Balvenie-Doublewood-12-yr.jpg?v=1782426275","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/balvenie-12-year-double-wood","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}