Balvenie Doublewood

[smokin nightly]

OK...I just bought a bottle of this because ive heard great things about it...I have only tried blended scotches before so this singlemalt is going to be a new experience. Should i drink this with ice? or just straight? and if ice is present should i make ice with bottled water or something? thanks in advance!

[StogieNGolf]

Hi Mark,

I personally prefer my single malt scotch neat...no ice or water. I find I get the natural flavor...especially when being enjoyed with a full bodied cigar ..on that note time for another smoke!

[pitbulljimmy]

If neat isn't to your liking, you should add just a dash of water. You'll find it really opens up the scent and flavor.

[StogieNGolf]

If you must add water (a few drops) try and keep away from tap water..they say the chemicals and anything else (fluoride) may affect flavor.

[Rookee]

Balvenie Doublewood is my favorite single malt, i usually add a tiny bit of water.

[Frodo]

A brief dissenting opinion here. Usually adding water is fine, and some hard-cores add only spring water so as minimize flavours from tap water like floride. My concern is that the Balvenie Doublewood has undergone a secondary maturation in sherry casks and the construction of the dram will crumble if you add water. Feel free to try with and without water if you're curious.

Balvenie is a pretty soft dram so most whisky drinkers I know don't feel the need to add water to this one. If whisky is new to you my advise is to try with and without water and drink it how you like.

[Redheadz]

Originally Posted by Frodo

A brief dissenting opinion here. Usually adding water is fine, and some hard-cores add only spring water so as minimize flavours from tap water like floride. My concern is that the Balvenie Doublewood has undergone a secondary maturation in sherry casks and the construction of the dram will crumble if you add water. Feel free to try with and without water if you're curious.

Balvenie is a pretty soft dram so most whisky drinkers I know don't feel the need to add water to this one. If whisky is new to you my advise is to try with and without water and drink it how you like.

I agree with Frodo. Try it first neat and if you want more nose, then start by adding a few drops at a time. I think the time spent in the sherry casks makes this whisky a perfect accompaniment to a fine cigar. Make sure to try it before you light up and then again after a couple of puffs. It's amazing how the smoke changes the taste of the whisky. Enjoy!!

[smokin nightly]

Thanks for the replies...For the past two days I have been sipping this great bottle neat and loving it. I am not sure what flavors I am tasting, but I like it allot...very good bottle and I am glad I bought it!

[calhounhusker]

Originally Posted by smokin nightly

Thanks for the replies...For the past two days I have been sipping this great bottle neat and loving it. I am not sure what flavors I am tasting, but I like it allot...very good bottle and I am glad I bought it!

THis scotch has quickly turned into one of my favorites. Great flavor profile and is very smooth.

[smokin nightly]

Well, I am just about to finish this bottle. I am in love with this singlemalt...I am going to buy some more soon!

[scottw]

Originally Posted by smokin nightly

Thanks for the replies...For the past two days I have been sipping this great bottle neat and loving it. I am not sure what flavors I am tasting, but I like it allot...very good bottle and I am glad I bought it!

Its a fantastic dram and I love a sherried whisky.

[kellzey]

Yep, consumed one bottle already with my new cigar hobby. Picked up a second one yesterday.

I have mine "on a rock" with one small ice cube (spring water, not tap water).

Just cools it off a touch, and dillutes just a smidge.

Great cigar Scotch!