Whiskey Review: The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

[@Furry_Viking]

Take a break man. You guys have earned it. We'll be here when you come back.

[@speljester]

Enjoy some down time guys. May you return before we have a chance to miss you. cheers.

[@ryansmith5043]

From MBs everywhere, thank you guys. Really. We see the hours you guys put in, and we love y'all!

[@-David_Knight-]

So short and sweet. The video, not you Daniel. 🐻

[@canadianwhiskysmith6453]

And maybe a little of Daniel, too :-)

[@Will3Dunham]

@@canadianwhiskysmith6453 Yes, there is a little Daniel. (That doesn't read as funny as I heard it in my head)

[@surrealchemist]

Hints of oak

[@Sjackson2369]

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!

[@amberandjonathanfriday338]

Steven Jackson TOMMIE-A-O! TOMMIE-A-O! Oh TOMMIE-A-O O O O O (and repeat)

[@TheRotgutReview]

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.

[@360MoDsX]

This style of video from the vault is a breath of fresh air, good work Daniel

[@DhumacKata]

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.

[@ErikWaitWhiskyStudies]

If Daniel is Han Solo then Chewbacca would be..... ?

[@charlesashworth6805]

You can have chewy. I want to know who the legendary half man half dog Barfolomew is😆

[@Will3Dunham]

Cameraman Chad (I feel like that's his name, can't recall atm) is trusty Chewy while Rex is the goofy secret Sith Over-Lord, Jar-Jar Binks.

[@canadianwhiskysmith6453]

@William Dunham, You mean "Sparkle Master Chad"? Just imagine how sparkly things could get with Chewbacca...!

[@NoNonsenseWhisky]

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!

[@robertharris9434]

Enjoy your break gents. Relax.

[@JoeH_2]

A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one

[@zamorafernando76]

I like THIS video. Nice, short, sweet, and insightful.......just like Daniel. 😄😁😉

[@danielwhipple9589]

Love that it still has Rex at the end saying "thanks for hanging out with us in the whiskey vault"

[@leoflexx1]

thats the part the ruined the video...

[@steveamsp]

Well done, Rex and Daniel. TAKE SOME TIME OFF!!! We love the vids, but don't kill yourselves over this stuff.

[@darrianweathington1923]

R.i.Peat Rex. He had the most Whiskey Midichlorians out of us all. But he let the Chaos Gods turn him traitorous. He had to be put down or newtypes would have never known true peace.

[@StillIt]

Rex half dead. . . Yeah I can believe that! Hahaha. Thanks to both of you. We all appreciate the blood sweat and tears!

[@Terry12345]

Cheers to everyone that makes this happen!

[@rowlandhempel4282]

When I was in the shower this morning my wife came in and said, "Bobby, I had a terrible dream last night - Rex had taken over the Whisk(e)y Vault for a month and made poor Daniel's life a misery. It was horrible, truly horrible." "Don't worry, Pam," I said, "it was only a dream and everything is back to normal." "Thank goodness for that. Oh, I almost forgot," she added, "in my dream you were killed in a car crash."

[@MichaelAngleyPI]

You need a guest mooch to stand in when Rex can't muster a mooching...

[@davidmathieson8661]

I volunteer as tribute 😉

[@stevenkellick9388]

Your the reason I really started drinking whiskey, cheers fellas love the channel.

[@badasspuppy]

Ah some professionalism at last

[@Siriusly_Sirius]

badasspuppy Maybe this ain't for you? Seriously. It's all about shenanigans (and they're freaking great - the Rex month finale was EPIC!), community, and whiskey. A trifecta if you will. They make whiskey fun and approachable. Where else on KZbin, or the internet for that matter, can you find this??

[@badasspuppy]

@@Siriusly_Sirius I'm joking man, this channel is awesome. Between these guys and Ralfy, our whisky content is in the best of hands.

[@aus995]

@@Siriusly_Sirius lol someone's incapable of understanding a joke

[@Siriusly_Sirius]

Man, I was gonna say. 🤦‍♂️ Musta been "in a mood" to have taken you seriously. 🤪

[@chefjasontaylor]

Admit it.... you only had one person review this to avoid the DoubleWood jokes.

[@danlepine9761]

Almost grabbed the 17 year on sale for $130 today. Maybe next time.

[@thomaskerby8908]

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.

[@TheHighlandSounds]

Finaly caught up with all the episodes... ..took me some time. Do you have PUNI (Italian Single Malt)? If not, you should really try it. I think it is a great Whisky.

[@NaeMuckle]

I don't think I could get through life without Balvenie. It's always my safe bet drink.

[@BrianPellerin]

Was I the only one expecting Rex’s hand to reach out and grasp his glencairn at any moment? You guys are awesome!

[@AleksGutierrez]

Ok, so I'm gonna put it out there out of curiosity rather than anything else. But it's burning inside for me to ask...why does Daniel always tilts his shoulder? Is it a tic? Or bad habit? Again no ill intent just curiosity. Cheers y'all! Keep up the good work.

[@wildlifewhiskey3636]

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

[@Kevin-vr4vz]

Can someone in the tribe explain “rounded” vs “spikey” notes? Maybe with a couple of easy to find whisky examples of each? Thank you!

[@hayderal-bagdadi4098]

Where will this journey end? Can whisky conquer the world? Make it to a better world? No limits, think big:)

[@bernardmulligan5504]

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.

[@devinvassmer3507]

I’m not sure how it works being a non profit but if there was a way to monetize this channel or even the other and enable ads, you could take the money from that to pay someone else to edit the videos to at least lighten the work load on Rex’s end with this gig. I can promise noone here would mind watching a couple ads for you guys.

[@neilcooke980]

Yes here's to what's next. Enjoying these episodes but yeah take care of yourselves.

[@whiteh2okayaker748]

Videos are so much better with 90% about the whisky and 10% theatrics instead of the other way around.

[@trapperkcmo3460]

when its overpriced (and it is), then its crap. i dont care if it has a nose of cuddling and a finish of happy ending. its just whiskey.

[@trennyandcwhisky]

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!

[@geofre44]

I dig your whisk(e)y reviews! Thank you-

[@zackzenron]

Daniel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@thuffman44]

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

[@zenw8]

#prayforex

[@timothychurch9136]

May your short time away please the whiskey gods and recharge you for the mayhem that is to come!

[@jackmccain9330]

3 days no sleep and working... could be METH

[@ktj188]

Did he talk about the doublewood? haha enjoy the weekend.

[@Eddie-gb3bn]

Any big difference between this Belvenie and the the 14 year Belvenie?

[@gpastuzyn91]

I dont know I have never have ever said this in a comment but my dogs name is bourbon

[@jdog4245]

Hey Daniel, when you source out liquor prices on your phone, which web site are you looking at? I need a good site for Canadian/US price comparisons. Love your channel and you guys have gotten me into whiskey to the tune of $700 in October lol. However, I did calculate that based on Canadian shot sizes, a $65 bottle of whiskey is the equivalent per drink to a can of old milwaukee so life is good. Today I added auchentoshan 12 to my collection as I was lacking a "breakfast whisk(e)y" Thanks!

[@WhiskeyVault]

Typically I'm just using Google Shopping list and picking an average middle

[@307icefishing6]

NEED TO MOUNT THE KZbin TROPHY ABOVE THE DOOR. YOULL NEED THE LADDER DANIEL

[@bradl3593]

Take a break guys we will support you when you get back.

[@BEERNBBQBYLARRY]

I love The Balvenie. I always try to keep one stocked in my bar.

[@AdamPFarnsworth]

What is this "Whisk(e)y Vault" thing?

[@colton4157]

Glad to be apart of this kick ass community too!!

[@danielbrower8475]

Also.....Rex ded.

[@Terry12345]

You evil bastard. Go sit in the corner.

[@elitebirds]

Rex Dead Redemption: a Texas themed joke

[@Terry12345]

@@elitebirds, I figured. Ha!

[@papantlaflayer-l-9062]

Who the f is pressing dislike in this video !!!!’ Leave the community ungrateful person

[@christinavanness7697]

Rumors are Rex always hits the dislike button on the Vault and Tribe vids.. That's why there is at least always 1

[@NCNF]

I do not know what it is, but Daniel looks taller than normal

[@dannyd4632]

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

[@GMRay739]

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!

[@KillCoMentalMusings]

It's hard to believe it's already been two years, never expected to be this involved in any sort of KZbin 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!

[@Waterkiller_AK]

Looking for some suggestions.. I am not an experienced Whisky drinker, but are there cheap/affordable Whiskys with a cherry cask finish? Or something with cherry cask, because I got a feel for bourbon and the bourbon cask taste, but not for a cherry cask. Thanks!

[@HooverM75]

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)

[@joesgoodlife]

Well afternoons for the next few days will be a little more boring but I'm sure you guys need and deserve a break. I have always been in awe that you were putting out content SIX DAYS A WEEK! even if it is all filmed in one day it is still a magnificent effort on the two of you knowing that you have "real jobs" too. Maybe you need to start planning mini vacations during the quarterly challenge and take time off every three months. It'll give you some time to reenergize and I promise, we will all be waiting for your return. Besides no one really watches those episodes, do they?...

[@kvmedman6217]

"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.

[@Andaer11]

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

[@davidmathieson8661]

Have a break boys, we all know you all work super hard, not just Rex and Daniel but Chad and everyone else in the background whom I'm sorry I don't know the names to give them their dues as well. With the vault episodes, the tribe episodes, running a distillery, all the work for the whiskey marketing course and that's just the stuff I know about there's probably more. My fellow magnificent bastards may agree or curse me for the suggestion but you could probably cut the volume of videos down so that you can have even a little breather to recharge

[@NeonSonOfXenon]

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 KZbin. Your work is appreciated Rex! May you have a magnificent rest. Cheers!

[@matheusgloria77]

Get some sleep! Thank you for all your hard work. P.s. When you have the (strength and) time, I hope you would someday do a side by side with the Balvenie double wood, Aberlour double cask, and the Tomatin 12 bourbon and sherry.

[@christinavanness7697]

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.

[@lendaryreviews]

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

[@PhotoDaveJax]

Hope Rex recoups quickly. Much contd success and fun to the both of you and all others involved. 🥃

[@brandonbentley401]

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.

[@daviddaly1483]

Balvenie is like drinking the 1970's...you're not sure when you got TB. People who drink this have a cloud, dribbling rain, over them.

[@rudycerrillo2593]

What are your thoughts on the freedom oak barrel?

[@joshheadley4941]

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!

[@WinnieThePooh333]

I'd actually love for you guys to just spent as much time as you like on a whisk(e)y, no forced shenanigans, just speaking your mind. Be it 5 minutes, be it 50 minutes, if you are truly speaking from passion it interests me

[@bitter9032]

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.

[@amberandjonathanfriday338]

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

[@BW-pr8qr]

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.

[@JaysonBucy]

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.

[@nicklikethesoup]

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.

[@Karmolo85]

Daniel ... I have seen you blended alot of whiskey try to match expensive ones but I have little challenge for you if you can tell from Blended whiskey what it blended from :)

[@here_weego]

Would love to get your thoughts on the best beer whisky combo for a boilermaker. Hope that doesn't make everyone cringe, it was just a thought for an episode. Might be fun?

[@ericfenske4210]

I bought this to try/add to my collection without having tasted first... after this video I am really looking forward to my first try later today! also, having all of your bottles out in the light have you noticed any effect on the whisky's?

[@jangofettch1891]

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.

[@GlossRabban]

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.

[@jasonjames3101]

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.

[@crashmasta]

Alright so I have an idea. Idk if i TX would work but could you get a wine barrel and whiskey barrel that are the same size? And let the wine one be used so it give you that flavor and the whiskey one be charred the way you want. And then take the barrels apart and put them together. So the barrel is 1 slab each.

[@dstoffan89]

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!

[@princecuddle]

I was expecting rex to pop his head out randomly saying "ardbeg for me? Don't mind if I do!" In a half dead exhausted state of mind.

[@olethanatos8173]

I almost felt bad then I thought, Rex hmmm just told the Somm he was down for the count so he could pillage Daniels office special stash. Cheers.

[@hungary191296]

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.

[@gmb9227]

*** PLEASE review Balvenie Caribbean Cask! *** PS. Keep doing the Lord's work!

[@SometimeAngel]

Dan, It's pronounced "Abba-LAU-er", like "flower". Love your vids!! Thanks!

[@TheTonyosiris]

Daniel, How do you measure the amount of alcohol in a whisky? Or any spirit?

[@dubesinhower]

With a hydrometer

[@thomasbuck303]

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.

[@meesternibbles]

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.

[@shadowspy81]

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

[@TGrabs22]

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.

[@wotringjjiv]

I'm drinking this fine single malt whisky while watching this video and it really is exquisite. Great Review!

[@franciscoarteaga8149]

Does anyone else gets dark chocolate in Balvenie 12 Doublewood?

[@northernninety7]

I havent yet but I have to spend more time with it.

[@patrickdempsey8343]

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!