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.
I'm a lover of a good single malt. I was introduced to Balvenie only 5 years ago and it is now my new favorite. Lovely smooth taste, I enjoy it on the rocks with just a wee splash of water
A previous reviewer said: > WTF do you expect with whisky aged 14 years in rum casks? This whisky was actually matured for 14 years in American Oak (ex-Bourbon) casks, and then "finished" for a number of months in casks had been previously filled for a period of time with a blend of rums selected by Balvenie.
Really lovely whiskey. The after taste hits you with the Carribbean notes. One of the best whiskies I've trued
Much better than the more expensive 12, in my opinion. The slightly sweet rum flavor makes a gentle entrance at the end and helps smooth out this top scotch. A must try!
reminded me of my saturday afternoons around grandmas, if u catch my drift
