Balvenie Double Wood 12 year old ingle malt scotch

I first tasted this particular scotch in Scotland in the spring of 2006. I had purchased a three-nip sampler of Balvenies, and found it much more appealing than either the Founder's Reserve 10-year or the Single Barrel 15-year. The nose is predominantly sherry, with a light peaty edge to it. The peaty nose blends perfectly in to the back of the palate on tasting. The scotch warms the mouth nicely, strong enough to bite gently but pleasantly, with a deep flavor that is subtle enough not to overwhelm. I like it especially because the bourbon barrel aging lends it an uncomplicated but exceptional smoothness. A good scotch to get when you want to spend $35 (750 ml). Look around, some places will have it for $45 or more.