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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Lovely smooth taste with fruity finish my new favourite ?
Superb! I only wish that I had bought more than one bottle as at this moment master of malt are out of stock, so I am having to ration myself until it is available again
excellent whiskey, i like it neat sipping, amazing bouquet.
Its the best i’ve ever had. I may be a youngling to the world of Whisky at 42, but this is something else. I emptied the bottle in two sittings. Tremendous
This is the best whisky I've ever had, immensely smooth with a slight sweetness, if anything it goes down too easily. I'm baffled there are any reviews that aren't 5 star, the flavours are strong and impeccable. A cheaper alternative is the Jura Single Malt Rum Cask Finish but I would only say that is worth it when on offer at £30 or below, the flavours are a more subtle but very similar. FYI I do not like peat flavoured whiskys, if like me you prefer a smooth, sweeter whisky, go with this. I've introduced many non whisky drinkers to this and never found a single person that didn't like it!
