Balvenie 12-year-old

A bona fide modern classic from one of Speyside’s most beloved distilleries, this best-selling single helped to introduce the world to the concept of cask finishing when it arrived in the early-1990s. Initial ageing in bourbon barrels creates a gentle palate of apple tart, honeyed cereals and vanilla cream, while secondary maturation in sherry casks adds dried fruits and toasted nuts. This is an easy-going and elegant whisky with a great sense of character, ideal for newcomers to single malt and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.