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
Really good stuff
what a treat! Wonderfully smooth balanced delicious. Good mouth feel.
after a few months sipping bourbon and islay malts it was a very refreshing dram. soothing the palate but complex it presents a totally different experience. good stuff!
This is an excellent whisky. It is sweet with a lot of vanilla and caramel flavor like you'd expect from a good rum. It also manages to carry all the amazing complexity I have come to expect from The Balvenie. It is exactly as advertised.
Better than the DoubleWood and a bit more expensive, but worth it. Vanilla is dominant with a nice bit of spice in the finish from the rum casks. Another one of David Stewart's masterpieces. A must try. You won't regret it. Goes down so smoothly, the only problem will be making this bottle last.
