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Whisky 12 yo The Sweet Toast Of American Oak 70cl - The Balvenie

The Balvenie
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Whisky 70 cl 43.0% vol Sweet, vanilla, honey, notes of American oak

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Technical information

Producer
The Balvenie
Type
Whisky
Format
70 cl
Gradation
43.0%
Aging
12 years
Aromatic profile
Sweet, vanilla, honey, notes of American oak
Ingredients
Malted barley, water, yeast
Type of cask
American oak barrels
Distillation method
Distillation in copper stills
Number of distillations
2
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The Whisky 12 yo The Sweet Toast Of American Oak 70cl - The Balvenie is a Scottish excellence that combines artisanal craftsmanship and passion for aging in American oak barrels. Produced in the historic distillery located in the Scottish Lowlands, this single malt reflects the harmony between the soft character of the malt and the delicate notes of vanilla and honey that American wood manages to impart.

The aging method in carefully selected American oak barrels gives the spirit a enveloping aromatic profile, with hints of lightly toasted caramel, citrus, and a sweet and persistent finish. On the palate, a refined balance between sweetness and a slight spicy touch is perceived, the result of a skillful combination of tradition and innovation. This whisky invites moments of pleasantly intense and relaxed tasting.

Recommended paired with dried fruit-based desserts or simply as a meditation spirit, The Sweet Toast Of American Oak is an ideal option for those who wish to explore the many nuances of carefully aged Scottish whiskies.

Distillery

The Balvenie

SpeysideScotland, United KingdomSince 1892

The Balvenie is a renowned single malt Scotch produced in Dufftown (Speyside). The brand is known for its artisanal approach — the so‑called "Five Rare Crafts" — and for a range of expressions focused on maturation and wood‑finishing.
  • Practises the 'Five Rare Crafts' (on‑site barley growing, traditional malting floor, on‑site coppersmith and cooper, role of the Malt Master).
  • Part of the William Grant & Sons family, with strongly artisanal production and historical continuity.
  • Strong identity linked to cask finishing: DoubleWood, Caribbean Cask, PortWood among the best‑known expressions.
  • Recent Malt Masters: David C. Stewart MBE (historically significant) and Kelsey McKechnie (recently holding/nominee for Malt Master role).
  • Production site and company registration located at The Balvenie Maltings, Dufftown.

Specialities

  • whisky
  • single malt
  • Speyside single malt
  • aged whisky
  • whisky with cask finishing
The story
Founded in the late 19th century by the Grant family, The Balvenie is located in Dufftown, Speyside. It remains part of the William Grant & Sons family group and has preserved traditional practices that link the site to the land and the cask (traditional malting floor, cooperage and on‑site barley growing).
Distillation
Double distillation in copper pot stills; the shape and configuration of the stills contribute to the character of the spirit.
Ageing
Aging in oak casks; widespread use of wood finishing (transfer into casks that have held sherry, rum, port or into virgin American oak to achieve different aromatic profiles).
Raw materials
  • malted barley
  • spring water (Robbie Dubh)
Representative products
  • The Balvenie DoubleWood 12y 70cl
  • The Balvenie 14y Caribbean Cask Single Malt 70cl
  • The Balvenie PortWood 21y 70cl
  • The Balvenie Rare Marriage 25y 70cl
  • The Balvenie 40y 70cl
  • The Balvenie The Sweet Toast Of American Oak 12y 70cl
  • The Balvenie The Week Of Peat 14y 70cl
  • The Balvenie 12 Years Double Wood 70cl - Giftbox
  • The Balvenie 14 Years Caribbean Cask 70cl