12 YEAR AGED Premium Dark Balsamic

Nice Flavor Notes

I am a fan of balsamic vinegars and use them almost exclusively. This balsamic has very nice flavor notes and good acid. I tried it on a number of foods and without food, It pairs well with fatty foods and would be good in a dressing. However, it is young for its age. I would expect for a vinegar at 12 years of age to have more body and complex sweetness. This one is quite thin and has minimal sweetness. I am interested in trying the two 18 year aged balsamic vinegars to see if they have the body and sweetness that I am looking for at that age. (If I had seen them at the time of purchasing the 12 year old, I probably would have gone right to them when I made my purchase.)

12 YEAR AGED Premium Dark Balsamic

I was disappointed on how runny the 12 YEAR AGED Premium Dark Balsamic is. It is not a thick syrup consistency I am use to in 12 YEARS AGED Premium Dark Balsamic. It has the consistency of regular store-bought balsamic vinaigrette.

Balsamic Vinegar

Good vinegar, but not as sweet as the 18 year version.