{"product_id":"the-balvenie-doublewood-17-year-old","title":"The Balvenie 17 Year Old DoubleWood Scotch Whisky 750mL","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"751\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"356\"\u003eThe Balvenie 17 Year Old DoubleWood Scotch Whisky 750mL\u003c\/strong\u003e is a refined and matured evolution of the distillery’s beloved 12-Year DoubleWood expression. Crafted by \u003cstrong data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"498\"\u003eMalt Master David C. Stewart MBE\u003c\/strong\u003e, this exceptional Speyside single malt undergoes a signature \u003cstrong data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"591\"\u003etwo-cask maturation process\u003c\/strong\u003e—first aged in traditional American oak ex-bourbon barrels for smoothness, then finished in rich \u003cstrong data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"717\"\u003eEuropean oak sherry casks\u003c\/strong\u003e for added depth and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003eAged for 17 years and bottled at \u003cstrong data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"797\"\u003e43% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"838\"\u003eThe Balvenie 17 Year Old DoubleWood\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers a perfect balance of sweet honey, spice, and oak. It captures the hallmark characteristics of The Balvenie’s craftsmanship—smooth, full-bodied, and layered with rich flavor that develops beautifully over time. This is a sophisticated single malt for collectors and connoisseurs alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm aromas of honey, vanilla, green apple, and dried fruit with hints of oak and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and silky with flavors of toffee, cinnamon, nutmeg, sherry sweetness, and creamy oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming with lingering notes of sweet spice, fruit, and malt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1544\"\u003eQ: What makes The Balvenie 17 Year Old DoubleWood special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003eA: It’s crafted using The Balvenie’s signature \u003cstrong data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003eDoubleWood process\u003c\/strong\u003e, spending time in both ex-bourbon and sherry casks for layered flavor and exceptional smoothness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1924\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003eQ: How is this different from the 12-Year DoubleWood?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003eA: The 17-Year version offers greater depth, complexity, and oak influence—showcasing more mature fruit and spice character from extended aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"2057\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003eQ: What is the proof or ABV?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"1961\"\u003eA: Bottled at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003e43% ABV (86 proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering richness and balance without overpowering heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2183\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2089\"\u003eQ: What region is it from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2092\"\u003eA: Distilled in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2130\"\u003eSpeyside, Scotland\u003c\/strong\u003e, known for producing smooth, honeyed single malts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2367\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2247\"\u003eQ: How should I enjoy The Balvenie 17 Year Old DoubleWood?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2250\"\u003eA: Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to reveal its complex layers of sherry sweetness, oak, and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2369\" data-end=\"2566\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2369\" data-end=\"2402\"\u003eQ: Is this a limited edition?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2405\"\u003eA: While not a one-time release, it is produced in smaller quantities compared to the 12-Year expression, making it a prized addition to any whisky collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Balvenie","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":41687764697191,"sku":"083664873005","price":999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/2929\/1879\/files\/The_Balvenie_17_Year_Old_DoubleWood_Scotch_Whisky_750mL.webp?v=1761512211","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyshelf.com\/products\/the-balvenie-doublewood-17-year-old","provider":"Whiskey Shelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}