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
Yes, it's pricey and yes, it has a definite rum kick that may not sit well with scotch purists but WOW, this dram is an absolutely wonderful sipper. Super smooth with a strong vanilla punch and soft honey background. I would repurchase in a heartbeat.
Excellent
Is you want the best most expensive rum of your life then buy this. If not buy anything else. I love this as a rum but hate it for the price for a single malt. 20$ spreyside is way better then this. Taste like a rum with a hint of scotch. Terrible and I love their double cask
I used to drink scotch switched to vodka, taste this scotch and now I'm a scotch drinker again its so good
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