The Balvenie

Scotch whisky is one of those things you either get or don't. It's hard to explain. For those that don't know the difference between whisky and whiskey, you need to learn about single malts. This is one of those guilty pleasures I learned about while working in downtown Ft Worth in the investment world. I had always considered myself a bit of a Glenmorangie man. I received a bottle of the 10 year original as a gift when Andrea and I married and have long considered it my favorite. It has a wonderful flavor and never disappoints. My favorite may have just changed.

My boss learned of my like of whisky as we shared a glass one evening last summer. He caught me completely by surprise today by giving me a bottle of The Balvenie Doublewood 12 year. Wow! The second cask of sherry oak to finish really does add a smoothness to the flavor that I have never experienced. I poured it neat, as always, and enjoyed the complex tastes. I've never been one to pick out the hint of this or that, but I can definitely tell when something tastes good and this does!



The Scots may be crazy as can be, but they sure can make some whisky! Merry Christmas and thank you Ted!