First and foremost, we have to tell you that some of you may experience the notes of a whiskey different than others, which is why whiskey reviews gathered from multiple people might tell you something different almost every time. As far as the Balvenie 17 Doublewood is concerned, we’re pretty sure that you will feel the deep vanilla scent and aroma, but also the sweet taste of dried fruits. You will also notice the creamy toffee notes and be left in satisfaction with hints of cinnamon and toasted almonds.