A terrific single malt from The Balvenie. This Speysider was initially aged in traditional oak casks before it was finished in casks which previously held Caribbean rum, imparting some extra sweetness and warmth to the whisky. In fact, to create it, Balvenie malt master David C. Stewart made his very own blend of West Indian rums, filled it into casks, and then eventually replaced the rum in said casks with Balvenie's whisky! The fabulous result is a well-rounded whisky with notes of toffee, fruit and vanilla.
The aroma is rich with notes of tropical fruits, namely passion fruit, and creamy toffee.
Sweet vanilla forms a creamy palate with notes of apples and mangoes with a hint of orange in the background.
The finish lingers with a vanilla-focused character.
Mouth-coating and fruity with superb balance, this is an excellent new release from the chaps at Balvenie.
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Really nice, but a bit too sweet for me.
I have to say this is disappointing. I have tried a lot of different single malts and have loved most of them. I also enjoy fine rums. Balvenie is normally one of my favorite distilleries, but this does not have the complexity I have come to expect from them. I did not get any of the citrus or cream notes others mention. There was also virtually no peat, and it just seemed to have a mild, short bitter finish. I think most regular scotch drinkers would be happier with some of Balvenies’ other offerings.
One of the best
Got two bottles of this for the price of one for me it's one of the best
I'm not a scotch drinker. Until now. Vanilla, citrus, LONG finish, sipping whiskey, not much peat. I had a glass after dinner at one of my usual haunts - neat, club soda and lime chaser -- and I could have finished the bottle had it not been for the hour.
