Balvenie 12 Years Single Barrel American Oak Single Malt Whisky 700ml
Original price
$138.00
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Original price
$138.00
Original price
$138.00
$138.00
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$138.00
Current price
$138.00
The Balvenie 12 Years Single Barrel American Oak is an elegant and distinctive Single Malt Scotch Whisky handcrafted at The Balvenie Distillery in the heart of Speyside, Scotland. Unlike standard releases, each bottling is drawn from a single first-fill ex-bourbon barrel, ensuring every barrel develops its own unique character while faithfully expressing The Balvenie's signature honeyed house style. Every bottle is individually numbered with its cask number and bottle number, making each release truly one of a kind. The whisky is distilled using traditional methods, including home-grown barley, a working floor maltings, in-house coopers, and resident coppersmiths—craftsmanship rarely maintained by modern distilleries. (https://www.thebalvenie.com)
Matured exclusively for 12 years in carefully selected first-fill American oak bourbon barrels, this expression highlights the influence of American oak, delivering exceptional sweetness, creamy vanilla, toasted coconut, and vibrant orchard fruit while retaining Balvenie's signature notes of honey and gentle spice. Bottled at a robust 47.8% ABV, the whisky offers enhanced body, texture, and complexity without chill filtration, making it equally enjoyable neat or with a few drops of water.
Tasting Notes
Colour:
Bright golden amber with rich honey highlights.
Nose:
Fresh aromas of sweet vanilla, honey, ripe pear, green apple, toasted coconut, citrus zest, delicate oak, and soft floral notes.
Palate:
Rich and creamy with layers of vanilla fudge, honeycomb, caramel, baked apple, pear, toasted coconut, cinnamon, gentle baking spices, and silky American oak sweetness. Full-bodied with remarkable balance and depth.
Finish:
Long, smooth, and warming with lingering vanilla, honey, sweet oak, gentle spice, and delicate coconut notes.