Balvenie 12 Year Old DoubleWood
A great oaky scotch
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This isn't the best scotch I've ever tasted, by far, but it's a nice "everyday" scotch. Not nearly as sweet as many other scotches in its price-range (e.g., the Macallan 12), which I like quite a bit.
The oak notes are prominent, as you might expect -- especially on the nose and at first sip, and the sherry notes round out the finish without being over-dominant. More burn/alcohol flavor than some might like, but it manages to be a smooth scotch nonetheless.
Highly recommended, especially for those who like oakier scotches (e.g., the Macallan Fine Oak 10).
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Should note here as well -- benefits from a slight cut with a bit of fresh water, which opens up the nose a bit and makes it a bit smoother.