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.
A stunning mixture of flavours which never fails to ignite your tastebuds.
Excellent
Flavor, aroma and warmth to my body and soul are quite enjoyable.
I cant get on with this. Smells like Gentleman and Honey Jack Daniels weirdly. But as an addition to the collection it makes a welcome change and a good talking point regarding the Rum finish.
Quite simply my favourite drinking whisky only trumped by the 17 yr old and glenfiddich gran reserva. Both are significantly more expensive
