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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terrible, don't waste your money
not great
First review here! I really liked this whiskey which I tried at a bar. Then I bought it and it’s great - creamy and smooth!
First purchase with unique cask influence. Pulls through the vanilla overtones and provides for a smooth experience from nose to finish.
Broken down transit van on the M25 in the rain on a Monday morning first day back after Christmas . White spirit, water, TCP. Where the accolades for this whiskey come from I have not idea it’s awful. If it were chocolate it would be dogs drops. I’ve kept the remaining half a bottle in case I need to clean any paint brushes.
