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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It is a tremendous Scotch aged and a fine flavour for the price. Refined and a gentleman’s after dinner draught.
What a wonderful single-malt. Just sweet enough but with no smoke or peat I myself am surprised by how much I love it.
Bought in a sampler and not bad at all. Smoother and more flavour than than the 21 year old Portwood which suprised me. Definately got the rum and fruit but it was a bit short lived - would've like the rum and fruit to hang around a bit longer. Pleasant enough and between this and the 21 YO PortWood I'd chose this everytime.
Awesome taste, very smooth nothing bad to say
I absolutely love this whisky! At this price point I expect an exceptional whisky and this one delivers. Rich, full bodied flavor with a softness that makes it a pleasure to drink. I bought a bottle to share with friends at a recent professional conference and it was a big hit. Try this, I think you'll like it.
