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Balvenie 12 Year Old The Sweet Toast of American Oak (Toasty?)

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Part of the new "story" line within Balvenie, separate from their core range. The brainchild of Kelsey McKechnie, Balvenie's new apprentice, let's see what this is all about, shall we?
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28 авг 2024

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@ScotchTestDummies 4 года назад

maybe we need to get another bottle, because the bottle we have is not that good. Maybe got corked or something. Neither of us really cared for it. Interesting to see/hear your thoughts.

@Scotch4Dummies 4 года назад

Hmmmmmmmmm.... strange indeed!

@xiamengbaby 3 года назад

Ralfy agrees with you. Only gave it a 79 which is the first time I have seen him go sub 80 on a review.

@ernestclayton8550 3 года назад

Glad to hear you guys like it! I picked this one up by accident,, I was reaching for a doublewood and didn't know until I got home! I'll open this one soon! Cheers

@Richie.Z 4 года назад

Great review, gents! This sounds right up my alley for a tasty early summer Scotch. The additional aging in virgin oak sounds awesome. Cheers and stay safe!

@Scotch4Dummies 4 года назад

Go for it! keep on rocking mate! -Drew

@agrainofmalt 4 года назад

I have a Balvenie story... it relates to me drinking way too much of the 12yo Doublewood while having drinks in our garden with neighbours... getting up to take a leak in the bushes, and falling over hitting my head... good times.

@Scotch4Dummies 4 года назад

Sounds like a good time! lol -Drew

@MaltMuserWhisky 3 года назад

Really enjoyed this review. You convinced me to grab a bottle and I’m eager to sip and review it myself. Happy new year!

@Scotch4Dummies 3 года назад

Nice! I hope you enjoy it!!! ~Mark

@jttaylor2177 4 года назад

I love my Balvenie American Oak. Highly recommend it as well.

@jdogsdaddy8748 2 года назад

Great review! Just bought and tried tonight. Really enjoyed it with a Padron 1964 Exclusivo in Maduro.

@phillyscorpio3804 4 года назад

Literally getting into the Balvenie distillery as we speak

@tx_longhorn1235 4 года назад

Everyone has a whisky that makes you feel at home. To me, Balvenie as a whole takes me back to grandma’s house in the summer growing up before you had any worries or problems to think about. I’m on my third bottle of this.

@DaLeadBull 4 года назад

You must have started drinking early! lol

@Scotch4Dummies 4 года назад

This is a great bottle that just calls home to scotch for me. -Drew

@whiteknight4040 4 года назад

Bought a bottle this weekend and really enjoyed it. Got it for $60 in the US. Great review and certainly agree with 3 of you. 😀

@Scotch4Dummies 4 года назад

Good stuff! I hope I was one of the 3! -Drew

@everwind5691 4 года назад

Well. looks like i will have to look for this one. If this is a relatively new expression it could have the 25% Tariffs which can artificially inflate the price. I know in my area even the Doublewood is a bit expensive these days. I guess this is the new normal as 12 year old whiskies will be creeping up in price.

@jimidrammer4187 4 года назад

I finally saw this at $67 so might grab it, most reviews have been lukewarm. Now go get the Dark Barley @ $700+ and tell us what you think ;-)

@johndeveau8486 4 года назад

Had this bottle for about a week! So damn good, it didn’t last! Cheers!

@FSAS 4 года назад

I've seen it but never bit, after your review I may have to do so. And it can actually be found at mid to upper $60's. Sláinte! 🥃 - Patrick

@sundayeveningscotch4978 4 года назад

WHOA. Really interesting to see your thoughts - I'm generally a Balvenie fan, but have avoided this one. I'm gonna have to track one down.

@Scotch4Dummies 4 года назад

I think you'll like it, Michael. -Drew

@mastaskilla 3 года назад

Just picked one up can't wait to get off work...

@100puremustard5 4 года назад

Balvenie fan here. Had everything from 12's to 21 Port Wood and in between. Absolutely no desire to try this since it came out last year. Not a fan of dry oak. Rather get the 12yr single barrel and pocket $5! Great review though, Cheers!!!

@billyboy9810 4 года назад

I think that the distilleries in Scotland are finding really good casks harder and harder to come by. The American whiskey scene, with craft distilleries making single malts, is making good ex bourbon barrels harder to get and the really good PX and oloroso sherry butts are getting scarce. The solution seems to be to use re-charred barrels (which works amazingly well in whiskies like the Kilkerran 8 cask strength), or to put out NAS experimental stuff that doesn't always cut it. Coopering is a dying art and it needs to come back for whisky's sake.

@Scotch4Dummies 4 года назад

Great comment. I agree they're doing what they can to be unique and keep things interesting. I'm okay with what they're doing so far. Some really great bottles are coming out.... the K8 is just amazing. -Drew

@WheelHouse1of1 4 года назад

Gotta say id rather spend $80on dronach 12 or spend an extra $20 on balvenie 15 single barrel. $60 Is where this bottle belongs imo. Alot of choices to get that classic, hearty scotch under $80.

@dougfunk01 3 года назад

I ended up buying a bottle while out of state (none to be had in ohio). The nose was wonderful, but the taste was terrible! Nothing but wood burn. I actually contacted The Balvenie directly... I think they're requesting a sample sent back for testing. The glenfiddich 14yr bourbon cask distilled across the street from the Balvenie is MUCH better. I'm wondering if i'm one of the many people who got a bad batch like on your balvenie taste test live stream

@Itchybite 4 года назад

Nice review! Ralfy thought it was terrible. Each to there own I suppose.....

@rockystallone3925 3 года назад

What's the closest one to Caribbean Cask?

@bevoburn 4 года назад

There isn’t enough going on with the flavors to justify that price tag

@Scotch4Dummies 4 года назад

Fair enough. Leaves more for me lol -Drew

@stillse2130 4 года назад

Mark the doing the Rock 5:20 lol

@Scotch4Dummies 4 года назад

Didn't realize I had that skill! 🤨

@kalinpetcov3729 4 года назад

Ralfy doesn't like it

@MrNiceKnife 2 года назад

Tasted like persimmon to me, on the nose too, almost like ketchup, but initially tasted like toasted marshmallow, then back to persimmon. Don’t think I’d buy it again.

@BradMurphy63 4 года назад

Andrew its all part of the journey.

@Scotch4Dummies 4 года назад

His wheelhouse journey? lol

@rosuppp 4 года назад

You gents tried the Isabella’s islay bottle?

@Scotch4Dummies 4 года назад

Nope. Never heard of it either tbh. -Drew

@rosuppp 4 года назад

Scotch 4 Dummies no? Worlds most expensive whiskey?

@DaLeadBull 4 года назад

They should have knocked it down for price imo. The 12 doublewood is already on the high end for a 12 and this adds another 20 bucks to it.

@Scotch4Dummies 4 года назад

Price-wise I hear what you're saying. However, to me the taste is better than the DW. It gives more flavor and lasts longer. I love this bottle. -Drew

@DaLeadBull 4 года назад

@@Scotch4Dummies Fair enough, especially when some NAS bottles cost around the same if not more. Whether something is worth the price is subjective anyway. On paper it looks overpriced for what it is.

@greenvalley651 3 года назад

Ralfy's review destroyed that bottle

@steveamsp 4 года назад

I'm going to have to go ahead and disagree on this one. Just not a fan. For me, 1.5 to 2. But hey, we all have our individual tastes.

@harrygilbert3738 3 года назад

This stuff tastes like absolute piss. Very disappointing version of Belvenie. Aspartame / fake sugar hit, with no finish.

@Scotch4Dummies 3 года назад

Thanks for your thoughts. I actually really enjoy this bottle. I disagree with the fake sugar but that's just me. I think the wood is strong on the finish and does a great job at the lower ABV. -Drew