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 focussed character.
Mouth-coating and fruity with superb balance, this is an excellent new release from the chaps at Balvenie.
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Nose: Confectionary. Fruits : Toffee, salted caramel and exotic fruits Palate: Sweetness. Akin to biting into a vanilla-infused tropical fruit. Finish: Short but very fruit-forward. One of my favourite whiskies. Perfect for beginner's and those who have a sweet tooth
Very smooth finish. Great sipping whiskey.
Mellow ,sweet , warming. Just great in my opinion. It has jumped £11 since I last bought it though.
This has to be one of the finest rum cask whisky I have ever had. It is smooth and warming. Very difficult not to drink it.
Just tried this beauty on the harbour side at Stonehaven and it's rich caramel notes with no harsh after taste, make it my new favourite to rival GlenglassaughPort finish. I shall liberate bottles of each when I sadly return south of the border.
