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нос 79 · вкус 78 · финиш 79
Color: Honey Character / Style: Mild & Fruity
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| Нос | 85 | heather honey, light fruits, pear, lemon peel, raisins |
| Вкус | 85 | heather honey, almonds, light fruits, pear, lemon peel |
| Финиш | 72 | oak |
Bought a 200ml bottle for science. Based on reviews I didn’t expect much and it exceeded the low expectations. It’s a bit neutered and nothing spectacular but I still think it hits the balance between casks nicely. Definitely not bad.
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| Нос | 84 | Honey, spices, wood, ginger, orange, apples, vanilla. |
| Вкус | 83 | Really like the nose, fruits, honey, spices, simple but not bad. |
| Финиш | 81 | Short, sweet and a bit woody. |
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нос 84 · вкус 82 · финиш 82
нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
нос 85 · вкус 83 · финиш 81
Suitable for beginners and experts.
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| Нос | — | Green apple, vanilla, a hint of marzipan. Peeled almonds. A little mandarin and grapefruit. Freshly mown grass. |
| Вкус | — | Orange, white chocolate, a hint of pepper. Grapefruit. Hazelnut. Floral black tea. |
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| Нос | — | Blossom honey, toffee, light fruit. Mild and pleasant. Upon second sniff, the sherry comes through. |
| Вкус | — | Sweet, then comes a pleasant subtle spiciness and gentle sherry. |
| Финиш | — | Very mild, a bit thin and sweet. |
Suitable for beginners. Short on the uptake.
нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 82
Balvenie 12 DoubleWood Overall: 77 points Nose: 80 The nose is still quite pleasant. Honey, vanilla, sweet malt, light oak and a small touch of dried fruit. It is soft and approachable, but not very deep or memorable. Taste: 77 Smooth and easy to drink, but overall a bit thin and underwhelming. Some honey, malt, vanilla and light sherry sweetness, but the flavours feel rather simple. I expected more body and richness from this whisky. Finish: 75 Short and slightly dry. Light oak and mild sweetness fade quite quickly. Not unpleasant, but it does not leave much impression. Overall, it is a gentle and accessible whisky, but I found it less enjoyable than Johnnie Walker Black Label. The nose is decent, but the palate and finish feel too simple for me.
sherry and hazelnut
нос 82 · вкус 82 · финиш 80
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нос 86 · вкус 83 · финиш 85
Rather light but drinkable
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| Нос | — | Intense, fresh, fruity, citrus fruits, red apples, red currant, hints of vanilla, whiffs of butterscotch |
| Вкус | — | Creamy, butter, toffee, nutty, fruity, subtle sweetness, rather reluctant wood notes |
| Финиш | — | Medium short, just little spicy, peppery |
Nose - The nose seems to dissipate rather quickly, leaving a strong green apple, honey, vanilla, light fire smoke with some spice and wood characters. Quite harsh at first. Mouth - Strong spice, green apple, menthol, oak and wood sap. Finish - Oak and fennel smoke . Thoughts - Had to give this whisky plenty of time of open up, first night it was extremely aggressive. But tonight after leaving in the glass for about 2/3 hours, has toned it down. I know Balvenie 12 can be good, but this bottle is not what I remember. 78 from tonight's tasting, give me a week ago, it would be around 74/75
нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 81
fad, kotzig
I tried it and was not impressed. It was not tasteless, but I didn`t fill the 12 age at all. Probably the overheated expectations from the whisky were not justified and the bitterness of disappointment spoiled the taste of the whisky.
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нос 78 · вкус 81 · финиш 82
Very pleasant Easy Dram.
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| Нос | — | Very pleasant, slightly sherry Töniger first Eidnruck. Sweet plums and raisins. A few nuts. Some milk chocolate. |
| Вкус | — | Mild and creamy. Bright chocolate. Cinnamon nuts. Delicious. |
| Финиш | — | Mild finish that dries pretty quickly |
The Balvenie range has a rather good reputation compared to the mass-produced Glenfiddich. Their 12-year-old 'Double Wood' expression greets the nose with juicy oranges, creamy vanilla and hints of marzipan - very harmonic and distinctly elegant. Tastewise, the spicy arrival builds up steadily before turning honey-sweet and nutty. Altogether, it appears spirity and thin (too low ABV). The finish is swift and mildly bitter with notes of milk chocolate and cinnamon. A decent but not very exciting single malt that is begging for a higher bottling strength. RATING: 3.4/5.0 stars ≙ 82 pts → ABOVE AVERAGE [-]
нос 84 · вкус 81 · финиш 80
incense Vanilla Honey taste It has a soft sherry or bourbon character that is perfect for beginners to drink, but I can't feel any special characteristics. Finish A smooth, spicy finish that leaves your throat slightly tingled It's a shame that it's flat and watery without any malt.
нос 77 · вкус 78 · финиш 77
нос 82 · вкус 81 · финиш 82
Delicious. One of my favourite whiskies!!!
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| Нос | — | The skins of Seville oranges. The apricot note of Oloroso sherry. |
| Вкус | — | Beautifully combined mellow flavours: nutty, sweet, juicy sherry, very orangey fruitiness, heather, cinnamon. Very spicy. |
| Финиш | — | Long, tingling. Very warming. |
I guess that a little bit more strength would support this whisky to be much better.
I like this whisky, because its charisma. It doesnt contain any supreme ability, but definitely has character, because is really well balanced.
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| Нос | — | flowers, woods, hazelnuts, sunny afternoons |
| Вкус | — | Not light but not oily, well balanced, |
| Финиш | — | average, not dry (which I like), something like 'wow' I need another swallow |
нос 84 · вкус 82 · финиш 82
This comment from Butei This is a nice straight forward whisky. Not particularly special, but still a dram you can drink at any given moment. So, if you have enough of the complex & overpriced whisky's thrown at you feet these days, pour yourself a glass of this Balvenie. The price is right as well. You won't regret it. No, I don't have shares. I like this guy`s honesty, wise words :)
Followed by January 2016 His strength is his weakness: very sweet, very tender and fragile. There is hardly anything that you can not taste, no corners and edges. Gentle orange with vanilla, caramel, toffee. But unfortunately presented in 40%, without ooomph behind it, without any notable finish. The aromas are exactly mine, but the mouthfeel is boring, complexity does not come up and the pleasing aromas are not challenged or enhanced by anything. 83/100
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| Нос | — | very sweet, mild, fruity. In the background a solid base of vanilla, toffee and Butterscotch. Above all, a pleasant, balanced citrus note, which is supported by oranges. Sweet Honey. |
| Вкус | — | sour start, then comes vanilla, honey, orange, chocolate. But it stays sweet. In addition, sweet draft. Toffee, Butterscotch on later swallowing. Spicy, some cinnamon and fruit acid. |
| Финиш | — | Toffee, chocolate, citrus notes stay there, orange peel. Butterscotch, caramel sweets |
нос 82 · вкус 82 · финиш 81
BN 26 #4 - Bottled in the 1990's. After the 10yo, this ones feels much woodier (thus aptly named), not in a bad way on the nose because it shows nice polished fruits like yellow apple and quince, a bit of wax. On the palate though, arrival is nice and polished but then the woodiness becomes slightly excessive, although somme sherry aspects also shine through.
нос 81 · вкус 81 · финиш 80
нос 85 · вкус 90 · финиш 85
нос 82 · вкус 85 · финиш 80
Aroma: orange, honey, caramel, fruity sherry Taste: malt, orange, caramel, honey, some spice Finish: medium long, dry, slightly bitter, oak
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нос 82 · вкус 80 · финиш 79
Score for a 2016 bottling, did several H2H's with 2014 and even 2004. 2016 was definitely not as good...
Very light on the palate, pleasingly fruity, hints of vanilla and pepper. Nice but not exceedingly complex
Soft, honey-like with a hint of bright sherry.
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| Нос | 81 | weak prunes raisin vanilla honey |
| Вкус | 80 | honey vanilla green apple mild spice malty |
| Финиш | 80 | short mild spice vanilla malty |
нос 82 · вкус 83 · финиш 82
нос 84 · вкус 82 · финиш 80
It smells very good, but the taste couldn't keep up with its scent
нос 80 · вкус 70 · финиш 74
Without being special, it is a very tasty whisky!
нос 82 · вкус 82 · финиш 79
нос 88 · вкус 86 · финиш 80
great beginner whisky
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| Нос | 84 | Sherry (albeit light), vanilla, fruity, some cinnamon. |
| Вкус | 82 | pleasant, not peppery, creamy, again sherry and some vanilla / caramel. chocolate |
| Финиш | 80 | pretty short. Again, chocolate |
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
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| Нос | — | Sherry, vanilla, honey, orange jam |
| Вкус | — | Sherry, sweet, malt, orange, slightly nutty |
| Финиш | — | Long and warm, spicy Very balanced |
нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
нос 80 · вкус 79 · финиш 78
Whisky tasting on 2025 10 17 83+
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| Нос | 84 | Maritime notes, salty sea, fresh green fruits, gentle floral notes, after some time honey appears. |
| Вкус | 83 | Green fruits, dried fruits, vanilla, caramel. |
| Финиш | 83 | Beautiful finish, caramel, vanilla, quite sweet with some pepperiness, medium longevity. |
нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
Classic Malt for beginners not overstrained
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| Нос | — | Vanilla, honey, milk chocolate, kirsch, oak |
| Вкус | — | Sweet, vanilla, pepper |
| Финиш | — | Short intense, Creamy, Semisweet, Vanilla |
A Lovely approachable enjoyable dram.
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| Нос | — | Rich Vanilla custard, cinnamon, Sweet mandarin oranges, butterscotch toffee, honeysuckle. |
| Вкус | — | Smooth soft arrival, chicory coffee, rich dark chocolate, vanilla oak, heather honey melding into rich sherry soaked raisin |
| Финиш | — | Finish: Medium to long finish with again dark chocolate rum and raisin and marzipan. |
this is a whisky that everybody can identify in a blind tasting. it has very recognizable features in nose and taste. Very recognizable, but not singular. It wants and can be a friend to everybody. Needs little water and much time to aerate.
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| Нос | — | w/o water: sweet malt, boiled raisins, red apples, fresh citrus fruit, soft spices w/ water: SWEET. icing sugar, hints of pine-tree sap (St Marc). Confectionery, overripe fruit basket. |
| Вкус | — | w/o water: soft, sweet arrival with alcohol nip at the end. Development to spicy citrus. w/ water: less sweet, more clear. Citrus in the development overclasses the spicy freshness. |
| Финиш | — | w/o water: medium-long warm sweet finish. w/ water: medium, fresh, sweet and light bitter oak. |
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 84
Nose: Oranges,Oloroso Sherry,Caramel,Spices,Apples,Raisins, Vanilla,Pears,malty,Honey-coated Cashew, Mint,Oak,Chocolate,Leather Taste: Oak,Caramel,Milk Chocolate,Vanilla,Raisins, roasted Almonds,Oranges,Spices Finish: Short and smooth Overall: A good Malt at the upscale Entry Level. Aroma & Taste are not too complex but really nice. It's biggest weakness is it's lacking viscosity and short Finish.
нос 85 · вкус 80 · финиш 60
It's bland, easy to drink, but not very pleasant.
https://whiskylovingpianist.wordpress.com/2025/03/01/bwc-the-heart-cut/ C: At the Great Eastern, I order a Balvenie 12 DoubleWood and pour three-quarters of it over my leg with immediate effect. It’s ok, what’s left of it I found very weak and innocuous [>80], especially after those The Heart Cut drams [WLP].
too fruity for my taste, especially the apple smell in first encouter.
нос 82 · вкус 80 · финиш 78
нос 82 · вкус 80 · финиш 78
Nose: Rich Vanilla custard, cinnamon, Sweet mandarin oranges, butterscotch toffee, honeysuckle. Taste: Smooth soft arrival, chicory coffee, rich dark chocolate, vanilla oak melding into rich sherry soaked raisin Finish: Medium to long finish with again dark chocolate rum and raisin notes
нос 85 · вкус 90 · финиш 87
нос 79 · вкус 81 · финиш 79
This is a nice straight forward whisky. Not particularly special, but still a dram you can drink at any given moment. So, if you have enough of the complex & overpriced whisky's thrown at you feet these days, pour yourself a glass of this Balvenie. The price is right as well. You won't regret it. No, I don't have shares.
нос 82 · вкус 83 · финиш 84
It doesn't always need to be old, great or complex to be good.
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| Нос | — | Elegant sherry oak nose. Some spices and hint of oranges in a vanilla tub. |
| Вкус | — | Smooth, creamy arrival with a Little more body than expected from the nose. Some nutty notes and the oranges from the nose. Nutmeg and cinnamon and lots of honey and vanilla. A good bourbon influence. |
| Финиш | — | Good sweet and warming finish. |
нос 80 · вкус 82 · финиш 79
Taste-wise, it's a fantastic whisky. All the aromas blend harmoniously. It's easy to drink, wonderfully fruity and malty. However, the 40% ABV holds it back. At 46%, it would have so much more potential. It's a real shame that Balvenie limits itself to the minimum. The flavor profile is superb. It's just that it's all being held back.
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| Нос | — | Caramel, malt, honey. Fruity, peach, cherry, orange and plum. A hint of tobacco. Overall, the nose is very delicate and well-rounded. |
| Вкус | — | Plums, juicy oranges, peach. Chocolate, malty notes, tobacco, a very subtle hint of wood spice. It's very smooth and well-rounded, caressing the palate. However, it's also quite thin, which somewhat limits its enjoyment. |
| Финиш | — | The finish is a bit too short. The juicy orange and sweetness linger. A touch of wood emerges. Unfortunately, it's gone too quickly. |
нос 82 · вкус 83 · финиш 84
For me * the * cozy entry-level whisky for the large percentage of people who does not start immediately on peat. Mild, sweet, fruity, not aggressive, clearer, but not sherrying influence - shows how beautiful whisky can be.
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| Нос | — | mild, fruity on the border of fresh to sweet, apple compote, orange marmalade, canned peach, with honey, some caramel |
| Вкус | — | mild & sweet, orange marmalade, milk chocolate, toffee, some milk coffee |
| Финиш | — | medium length, nougat, a hint of tobacco |
N- Latest bottling with signature on the label. Toffee, malt barn, caramerized mango, biscuity, sweet milk. Some honey. Easy, balanced and friendly. P- Processed orange juice, sweet with soft spices, with plenty of spiky wood. Not bad, able to remains generic and acceptable by most palate. F- Short-medium, Mild raisins and chocolate. Prickly at the tail, spirit arises with rough coating, biting. — at The Whisky Bar, Kuala Lumpur.
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
I personally think it is a nice dram which gets boring/forgettable pretty quick.
The single barrel has a little more body, due to the higher abv. I do prefer the single barrel but it's also like twice the money. The doublewood is a lot of value for money.
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| Нос | — | Vanilla, citrus and floral. |
| Вкус | — | Sweet, not too sweet, very well balanced with hints of vanilla and caramel. |
| Финиш | — | Typical sherry whisky finish, but a bit short and one dimensional. |
нос 79 · вкус 78 · финиш 79
Colour: amber. Nose: sweet with apples, honey, oak, dried fruits, christmas cake, spices, apple peel, vanilla, furniture varnish and caramel notes. Mouth: sweet and dry with apples, light honey, oak and spices notes. Finish: middle, sweet, spicy and dry with apples and vanilla notes. The Balvenie 12YO DoubleWood is well balanced, smooth and simple whisky. It could be a good choice for daily drinking. I gave 81 points.
нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 82
нос 84 · вкус 82 · финиш 80
Pleasant, sweet and easy to drink
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| Нос | — | Honey, Vanilla |
| Вкус | — | Sweet, vanilla, toffee |
| Финиш | — | A little dry, quite long, malty |
нос 81 · вкус 80 · финиш 80
나 최승현 이거 맛있다
нос 83 · вкус 78 · финиш 81
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нос 82 · вкус 80 · финиш 80
The smell is pleasant, stimulating, but not particularly complex. I like it anyway. However, it is too thin in the mouth, both in consistency and taste. The exit is also too one-sided. All in all, the whisky doesn't do anything wrong, but it doesn't do a lot either really well. One-sided whiskys can also appeal, but that requires more intensity. Unfortunately, there is a lack of both intensity and complexity. You can drink it on the side, but if you concentrate on it, it shows too little.
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| Нос | — | Orange, slightly spicy, a little lime, a hint of woodruff, caramel |
| Вкус | — | light body, somewhat watery despite a noticeable start, again orange, a little oak spice |
| Финиш | — | orange again, a little more oak, medium length |
An entry-level Speyside sherried single malt that's smooth sipping. Well-balanced dram that lacks depth or characteristics. In my pre-historical scoring method, it's an 8.8/10.
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| Нос | — | Honey. A hint of peated oak spices. Light citrusy (orange juice). |
| Вкус | — | Grassy, muddy, a taste of nature. Vanilla behind. |
| Финиш | — | Short, slightly dry. The interplay between spices (nutmeg) & Sherry sweetness. |