Balvenie 12 years The Sweet Toast Of American Oak

Balvenie 12 years The Sweet Toast Of American Oak


Flavour

malty woody


Location

Flag of ScotlandScotland, Speyside


Type

Single Malt


€54

Price indication

What does the whisky taste like?

Whisky Character

Fresh
Warm
Mild
Full
Smooth
Spicy


Taste mentions

Facts about the whisky

Cask

Bourbon

ABV

43%

Colouring

Yes

Series

Stories

The Balvenie 12 Years The Sweet Toast Of American Oak is a single malt Scotch whisky produced by the Balvenie Distillery located in Speyside, Scotland. This particular expression of Balvenie is matured for 12 years in American oak barrels that have been toasted rather than charred, which imparts a unique sweetness and complexity to the whisky. The whisky has a golden amber color and a nose that is characterized by notes of honey, vanilla, and citrus. On the palate, the whisky is rich and creamy, with flavours of honey, caramel, and spice. The finish is long and sweet, with hints of oak and a touch of smoke. This whisky is bottled at 43% ABV and is non-chill filtered, which means it retains all of its natural flavors and aromas. Overall, The Sweet Toast Of American Oak is a well-balanced and approachable whisky.

Good alternatives

Reviews

4.1 /5

2 reviews

1 star
2 star
3 star
4 star
5 star

What do you think?

About the distillery

Distillery

Balvenie

The Balvenie distillery is located in Dufftown, Scotland and was founded in 1892. It is one of the few distilleries in Scotland that still has its own floor maltings, where the barley is malted by hand. Balvenie's range of whiskies includes both peated and unpeated expressions, and they are aged in a variety of casks, including ex-bourbon, sherry, and rum casks. The distillery is also known for its experimental cask finishes, such as its PortWood and Caribbean Cask expressions. Balvenie has won numerous awards for its whiskies.

4.1Average rating

62Whiskies on Distilld

Flag of ScotlandScotland

Speyside

Most popular whiskies from Balvenie

About the Balvenie 12 years The Sweet Toast Of American Oak

Balvenie 12 years The Sweet Toast Of American Oak is a Single Malt whisky originating from Scotland. The whisky is distilld in the region Speyside. Expect a malty and woody taste. Aged in a Bourbon cask. Read all about this whisky on Distilld!