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
One of my best yet!
Delicious, no doubt about it. Gorgeously rich and certainly distinct as far as I've seen in this price bracket. This said, those, who like myself, enjoy a bit more of a challenge should aim for something a bit more like an Ardbeg or a Kilchoman.
Ok I could just be too inexperienced because I am still a beginner. But all I could really taste was vanilla. It is a good whisky, I could smell the fruit but I could not taste it. Any suggestions on how to focus on the various flavours?
I have just started my Scotch escapades. I have had all of the Glen lines, Laphroaig 16, Tobermory 15, Macallen 18. This Balvenie 14 is the best I have had. It rates up there with "Mothers Milk" :)
it is simple beautiful.
