Whiskey Review: The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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- Опубліковано 8 лип 2024
- Today Daniel does a solo tasting and review of The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
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Take a break man. You guys have earned it. We'll be here when you come back.
Enjoy some down time guys. May you return before we have a chance to miss you. cheers.
From MBs everywhere, thank you guys. Really. We see the hours you guys put in, and we love y'all!
Love that it still has Rex at the end saying "thanks for hanging out with us in the whiskey vault"
thats the part the ruined the video...
All of us LBs appreciate the work and effort. THANK YOU Daniel and Rex, cheers.
Indeed! It's great to be a part of it. It's pretty awesome to see how many new subscribers have come aboard since the Tower Updates. Keep up the great content!
Thank YOU guys for putting out amazing funny and easy to watch content every day of the week and for bringing us on the distillery journey! Take some rest, it is well deserved ! Cheers !
Cheers to everyone that makes this happen!
This style of video from the vault is a breath of fresh air, good work Daniel
Thank you both Daniel and Rex, both my wife and I love the humour and camaraderie of your video's and the tribe.
I'll be honest, I never drank - except for a small sip of Rum as a toast to my Father during Christmas. I'd always keep various types of spirits in the house for friends and family, but never would partake. But you MB's ... after watching your video's for the past 6 months or more I've started very gingerly trying different whiskeys. I'd built up maybe a dozen or more over the years, prior to watching you (including a unopened Port Ellen 3rd release which I had no idea was rare) and have been trying a very small amount each time - a splash really and no more than a finger in a Glen Cairn. I went to a whiskey show recently and was overwhelmed by the tastings.
How are you guys able to taste several whiskies and still distinguish flavours? I'm a cigar guy - and fortunately I'm in there for the long haul and expect an hour - 2 (so 3) - so I can work out the flavours. But I went to that show with about 170 different whiskies to try and while I only tried about 10, my palate was destroyed after the mistake of a Port Charlotte (I'd wondered about those peated whiskies - I don't think I'm ready for that yet - or maybe need to have only that).
Anyway - thanks and keep up the great video's we all appreciate them and appreciate the amount of work it must take.
your soo genuinely sincere and and a great influence in my bourbon selections, hats off to you sir...
thank you for starting this roller coaster; the best advice i was ever given was "never forget where you started and realize that others often start there too" i get stay humble and true to yourself from that quote. stay the cool guys we all love and the journey will go far.
Once again, thank you all for the entertainment, the knowledge, and the fun, y’all rock, it has bee been a fun ride to be on.
Dang man tryin to get us all in the feels there at the end. But seriously thanks for the effort y’all put into this, it’s very much appreciated
Thanks for all of your hard work Daniel, Rex, and Chad! Keep the GREAT content coming!
Two years ago I would never have guessed this is where it would be either. It's been nice getting caught up in something on the internet that is actually really positive.
It's hard to believe it's already been two years, never expected to be this involved in any sort of UA-cam channel but glad I am. I hope you two enjoy your time off and get to relax at least a little. Looking forward to our adventures in December with a glorious new whiskey advent calendar. Sláinte!
I'm really glad you guys are catching a breather next week. Get yourselves refreshed, and get the tribe jonesing for more content. I hope you guys have a wonderful and refreshing week off.
My wife got me a whiskey subscription to Flaviar and then I stumbled upon this kick ass community, I appreciate all the knowledge and insight I've learned so far and look forward to much shenanigans.
So short and sweet.
The video, not you Daniel. 🐻
And maybe a little of Daniel, too :-)
@@canadianwhiskysmith6453 Yes, there is a little Daniel. (That doesn't read as funny as I heard it in my head)
Hints of oak
I see a little Daniel what a man, Rex the Mooch Rex the Mooch, will you summon Leclerc now? Somme Bolts and Lighting , Chad is very Frightening!
Steven Jackson TOMMIE-A-O! TOMMIE-A-O! Oh TOMMIE-A-O O O O O (and repeat)
Give Rex my best. I've gone days at a time without sleep because of a creative project I was working on, so I feel for him. I can just picture him at his computer, working non-stop as hard as he can, trying to put out his best even under the pressure that the video would be late, and I can imagine the divine relief he must have felt when he finally published it to UA-cam.
Your work is appreciated Rex! May you have a magnificent rest. Cheers!
As much as I enjoy the comedic play between you and rex; its refreshing to get more of an actual review of the stuff in the glass. Thanks!
Cheers to both of you. Take it easy, get some rest and we will be here. This episode reminded me a little of the Whiskey Advent Calendar that you did around Christmas last year. Looking forward to that this year if you have it.
The biggest problem with that there interwebs is that viewers can sometimes forget that you are real people. It’s easy to assume these videos are not difficult to create and that’s without all the other stuff that goes on in life. Here’s to you and Rex, and also to all the background people!
Thanks for all the videos, really appreciate it and love what you guys are doing. Don't forget to take care of yourselves.
A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one
Thank you guys so much for all your hard work, especially to Rex for all the editing. Get some rest you nutty bastards! We'll be here when you get back.
Your the reason I really started drinking whiskey, cheers fellas love the channel.
Here, Here. Cheers to The Whiskey Vault and all that make it possible 🥃
Glad to be a part of this Maddness. Cheers
Been a subscriber for a short while (following MR episode), however first time commenting.
Thanks for what you do, guys. This community is something I didn't think existed in the world of whisky. It can be very easy for us whisky noobs to be put off by snobs & those who know a little but say a lot... but you've fostered a really cool group of people around the world, and promote a positive attitude. It's pretty darn special!
I came for the whisky, I stayed for the shenanigans. And long may both continue!
Was I the only one expecting Rex’s hand to reach out and grasp his glencairn at any moment?
You guys are awesome!
You all deserve a break. You have been giving us these fun and interesting reviews for 2 years now and its time you took time to have one less thing to worry about and spend more time with your families. We have plenty of videos to hold us over until you guys come back. Cheers to you and here's to many more vault episodes.
I dig your whisk(e)y reviews! Thank you-
we appreciate all the hard work! Now go take a vacation Daniel and Rex!
So I’ve been feverishly trying to catch up to the current episodes. I started watching about 6 months ago when I decided I wanted to learn more about whiskey and I’m glad I found this channel ! Some people I’ve met go against everything your channel and community stand for and your motto of the best whiskey really opened my eyes . Cheers to all the MAGNIFICENT BASTARDS and to you Rex and Daniel I’m catching up and am excited to see what you have in store
Thank you for making a second video. After finding your first video I look around a few videos. But this second videos is much more professionally and I prefer to hear someone who knows. Vs. Some one who reads. ..... again. *Thank you. I bough it for my brother for his b day. This month. ...* happy holidays and new years ! Yall
Loved this video! The extra stuff you guys do is great, but the reason I came to this channel in the first place is the whisky.
So I just picked this bottle up to add to my collection about 4 days ago and it's fantastic.
I really liked this episode. It was short and sweet. Thanks to you guys for sacrificing your free time, and often sanity, to provide entertainment and information to us. Really is a bright spot in my day when I can sit down and enjoy a vault or tribe episode. Keep being magnificent, you bastards.
I'm drinking this fine single malt whisky while watching this video and it really is exquisite. Great Review!
Awesome video and know that we all in the tribe appreciate everything you guys do 🥃🧐👌🏼
I am a bourbon guy, but love the Balvenie 12 Doublewood. I think because it leans toward the bourbon spectrum with its sweetness. I love the butterscotch I get when sipping it.
One of my favorite every day type dram.
I like THIS video. Nice, short, sweet, and insightful.......just like Daniel. 😄😁😉
Glad to be apart of this kick ass community too!!
I love The Balvenie. I always try to keep one stocked in my bar.
My favorite scotch! It was my gateway scotch and always have a bottle at home. If there is anything else that is like double wood then I'll drink it
thanks for all your hard work. rest well.
Heartfelt. Loved it. You guys earn every damn thing you get!
Hope Rex recoups quickly. Much contd success and fun to the both of you and all others involved. 🥃
I always get apples up front and right after I get a lot of honeyed vanilla. With the taste I get a lot of fruity flavors up front and on the finish I always get a slight cigar taste.
The Balvenie doublewood is my favorite drink.
Way to go boys. Y'all deserve some R+R. Great outro Daniel.
My favourite whiskey! A staple in my house.
Yall are awesome
Man you guys are awesome! Keep up the great work and get some rest! You guys are truly awesome!
I was expecting a tired Rex to walk on screen and snatch the Ardbeg and leave....LOL. Thank you guys for all your hard work that you put towards keeping us Magnificent Bastards entertained and informed. *cheers* to you guys, don't kill yourselves, or burn out.. (lifts glass)
DANIEL - I love, Love, Love this video! But I also really love Rex. I cannot wait to see if you guys every make it to WI. To the nights we wont remember and the friends we wont forget
84th. Can I just say. I appreciate that you put down the Balvennie for that Ardbeg. It looked lonely waiting like that. You take that pretty lady in the green bottle and treat her right. She’s special.
Love what you guys have created. Will always drink with you.
Thank you for all the awesome content!
And please take a break haha
You guys are awesome! Keep up the good work!
Enjoy your break gents. Relax.
Great video and work in general!!
Balvanie Doublewood you can never go wrong it should be on everyone’s short list
Thank you
I don't think I could get through life without Balvenie. It's always my safe bet drink.
Cheers!
Cheers mate
Love the camaraderie despite the Rex month insanity. You are an amazing friend and an even more amazing somm, Daniel. #DanielMonth
Great job on the solo review. It can be difficult to find your groove when you normally have someone else to fill the blank space while you're tasting or smelling. Cheers eh!
Star Wars nerd here. Love the Solo reference!
Ahhhh the Balvenus.
A toast. A true classic.
"Heres to 8 hours. 8 hours of work, 8 hours of rest, and 8 to do whatever the hell i please"
Tough to do but you guys deserve a holiday.
So weird, I was searching for the price of DoubleWood and you just uploaded this! Must be a sign.
Thumbs up Daniel & also kudos to Rex & Chad for the effort with editing. You guys are fun to watch & I look forward to each and every video. So far (thanks to your preview videos), my beginnings into Whisky begun with a bottle of Buffalo Trace which I loved. Then, I got a bottle of Elijah Craig. Which again, I loved! Now, I am working on a bottle of Sazerac Rye & I really enjoy this! I'm constantly watching your videos and listening intently on your feedback. You truly are a couple of magnificent bastards. I thank you
"Here's to what's next!" A BREAK for you Magnificent Bastards!!! You all deserve it! May YOU return before WE have time to miss you. Just be sure to get some rest. Great work as always.
Enjoy your guy's much needed break
Rex half dead. . . Yeah I can believe that! Hahaha. Thanks to both of you. We all appreciate the blood sweat and tears!
Dig this Daniel super chill 👍🥃😁 you rock!!
good job boys!!! You earn the right of rest!!! Good video Dan as always!!!
Fantastic
Just a thought for later, but I think it would be interesting if you did a crowd sourced tour of scotch. Like what's the "best" Islay as voted on by the Tribe, what's the "best" Lowland, etc.
So funny that I just got a bottle of the double wood Balvenie last night.
A video every week day is a lot for this channel. I for one would be fine with a video MWF, it would actually make me cherish them more.
Belvinie doublewood is SO GOOD
A drink to you and Rex, the gods of magnificence
My classic “I feel good” scotch @whiskeyvault , actually got 2 empty bottles (of the Balv-12) propping up the I pad I use to watch videos at the moment , like the good old days without Rex ....but I do miss the laughs
Great video Daniel. I'm fairly new to the whiskey world and have really been enjoying different types of bourbon especially. I've been working through a lot of your older videos and noticed you have a bottle of "Defiant" American single malt on the shelf in the vault in some of your older videos. I live near the distillery and think a video on it would be cool as it might be better than the other American Single Malt you and Rex did.
Dan, It's pronounced "Abba-LAU-er", like "flower". Love your vids!! Thanks!
I appreciate you, and this kind of video so much I only wish I could like this video more than once.
Yes here's to what's next. Enjoying these episodes but yeah take care of yourselves.
:) I've enjoyed the ride too.
I’m gonna have a drink in Rex’s honor tonight!
If I want a really sweet and also fruety Whisky. Which one should I try.
And it is I who thank you Guys for making these video. A lot of love to you here from denmark.
*** PLEASE review Balvenie Caribbean Cask! *** PS. Keep doing the Lord's work!
Y'all need to review the Balvenie 21 year port wood
Ya'll are awesome! Enjoy some time off!
I guess #SaveTheSomm and #BreaktheMooch came to fruition. Who would have guessed. 😈
Real talk : im so happy to be a part of this community. So happy to support such great people. My whiskey journey started because of this channel and I can't even imagine a better way to continue through that journey then with the community you've gathered to yourselves and by enjoying the content you provide. Rest easy gentlemen. You deserve it.
Take a break guys we will support you when you get back.
I enjoyed the shenanigans, also if you guys need a break take a break, Miss the Mooch, but not the Dark Mooch... also why did we get a Rex Month, if the Rex did not do his QC.... long live the vault!