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Further maturation in Caribbean rum casks enhance The Balvenie's vanilla notes, whilst adding spicy aromatic qualities to the whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is an exceptional single malt whisky with the traditional smooth, honeyed character of The Balvenie married with notes of toffee and a hint of fruit, with a warm, lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balvenie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32870894633092,"sku":"210000007183","price":109.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0350\/4717\/8372\/files\/210000007183.jpg?v=1778714968"},{"product_id":"balvenie-12yr-doublewood-highland","title":"Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Single Malt Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalvenie 12yr Doublewood Highland\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in December 1839, William Grant became a cattle herder at the age of 7 in order to supplement his family's income. As a teenager, Grant apprenticed as a cobbler and a clerk, and in 1866, he joined Mortlach Distillery as a bookkeeper. For the next two decades, Grant managed the affairs at the distillery, while secretly learning the art of distillation. In 1886, he resigned from his position as distillery manager and bought a field beneath the towering shadows of Balvenie Castle, which he eventually converted into Balvenie Distillery. Today, Balvenie Distillery, situated in the Speyside region of Scotland, remains one of the most independent and prestigious distilleries in all of Scotland.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBalvenie Single Malt Whisky is made from fresh, plump barley grown on Balvenie Mains, a 1,000-acre farm situated adjacent to the distillery (the farm has been the distillery's source for barley for over a century). After the barley is harvested, it is malted at the distillery with spring water sourced from the rolling Speyside hills that overlook the distillery. During the malting process, the barley is turned up four times a day in order to ensure that it germinates evenly (Balvenie is the only single malt Scotch whisky distillery that continues to grow and malt its own barley).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce the barley has been malted, it is milled and mashed at the distillery before being fermented using a proprietary strain of yeast. Following fermentation, the wash is distilled twice, first through Balvenie's copper-pot wash still and then again through its copper-pot spirit still. \"The most important reason for using a copper still,\" explains Dennis McBain, Balvenie's coppersmith, \"is that it acts as a catalyst. It removes any sulfur which may be carried over from the fermentation process prior to distillation.\" McBain, who joined Balvenie Distillery in 1959, is one of the oldest coppersmiths remaining in the industry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition, the size and shape of Balvenie's stills — the stills' necks have unique boil balls that are nicknamed \"Balvenie Bowls\" — results in Balvenie's signature bold and malty flavor profile. \"The size and shape of the boil ball allow for the vapors to mix before continuing up the head,\" explains McBain. \"That helps make The Balvenie special.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollowing distillation, The Balvenie 12 Year Old Doublewood Single Malt Scotch Whisky is matured in traditional, American oak casks before being double-barreled, or finished, in European oak casks that were previously used to mature sherry. As a result of spending a dozen years in oak casks, the whisky has an aroma of citrus, honey, and vanilla. The aroma gives way to notes of red fruits (particularly berries and plums) on the palate, along with hints of sherry, caramel, and butterscotch. The finish is long and warming, with a slightly sweet touch. 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A second cask ageing is at the heart of The Balvenie Portwood and produces a single malt of refinement and remarkable complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecondary maturation in 30 year old tawny port pipes brings extra layers of complexity to this soft and honeyed single malt. You can expect vivid notes of vanilla caramel, jammy red fruits, cherries and peaches. Rich and indulgent, this is a great example of The Balvenie’s masterful use of cask finishing. 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