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.
Was: £192.90Now: £191.90
I'm glad to hear that Balvenie made this rum cask finished 14 yr expression a permanent addition to their US lineup! This scotch is very interesting, very smooth and drinkable. There arent many distilleries finishing in rum at the moment, and for such a reasonable price. Vanillas, caramel and toffee sweet flavors. This one goes to the front row of my whiskey cabinet.
The rum casks add lovely raisney toffee notes to this whisky also hints of apples and toast. Sweet but not too sweet.
One of my favorite Scotchs to serve my friends who or skeptics. In my collection at all times
Never drank scotch , more of a bourbon guy, but got it for Christmas. I don't taste fruit, toffee, or any of the things they claim but I liked it enough to get another bottle when the other ran dry. this is really good.
Tastes good but not up to the mark smells smoky and Peat. Smooth but very lite.
