Type: Spirits, Whiskey Country/Region: United Kingdom Alcohol: 43% : Product number: 352300. The Balvenie Caribbean Cask Aged 14 Year Old Single Malt A Balvenie Whisky that adds a dash of unforgettable Caribbean rum sweetness, fruitiness and warmth. I expected a little more from this Balvenie but was a bit let down instead. The taste is not bad, just light and somewhat herbal. Nice, thick mouthfeel. Spiceness and sweetness of a rum. I'm a picky fuck. The Balvenie Single Malt Whisky Caribbean Cask Aged 14 Years is a regular offering from Balvenie and (for the most part) is readily available. Smooth, enjoyable dram with vanilla and sweetness giving way to the right amount of spiciness to finish. it doesn't evolve. The memory of rum is present. Description The Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 year old single malt whisky has been matured in traditional oak whisky casks for 14 years, and then ‘finished’ in casks that previously held Caribbean rum. The 14 year old Caribbean Cask by Balvenie gave some mixed emotions. After 14 years, it is moved into Caribbean rum casks to get some extra flavor before being sold. Registered office: The Balvenie Maltings, Dufftown, Banffshire, AB55 4BB. Don't get me wrong, it is a fine whisky but I don't quite see the added value with the rum finish. Shop now at Shop now at Shop now at Shop now at Shop now at Shop now at Shop now at DoubleWood 17 5.0(9) Toffee and spice with some citrus rind. A very gentle, easy single malt. The Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 year old has been matured in traditional oak whisky casks for 14 years, before getting ‘finished’ in casks that were seasoned with a proprietary blend of Caribbean rums.. Its predecessor was called Cuban Selection but I … Can only drink a little at a time. The Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky is aged in traditional oak casks for a minimum of fourteen years. Not as different as I expected from a rum cask finish. Taste: sweet / wood / a little rum and fruit. 8/19/15. rum spice immediately jumps out with sweet sweet vanilla and caramel. Balvenie 14 year old Caribbean Cask review, GlenAllachie 10YO Batch 3 Cask Strength Single Malt, GlenAllachie 15 year old single malt review, Teerenpeli Distiller’s Choice Portwood Finish, Helsinki Whiskey 100% Rye Malt Release 17. Mildly sweet dram not peety more mild with some oak and vanilla notes. 'The Balvenie Caribbean Cask has been matured in traditional oak whisky casks for 14 years, and then 'finished' in casks that previously held Caribbean rum. I expected a little more influence from the rum cask but nonetheless a nice whisky. Oiliness typical of 14 year olds. Hints of vanilla, toffee and fruit roll through leaving you wanting more. The spiced rum flavors are clear, nothing left to the imagination in that respect. LIMITED EDITION. This whiskey finishes like a smooth rum. I'm not sure one sample was enough, but the price for one bottle seemed too high. Oak with slight char becomes more evident. was initially put off by the strong rum scent and taste, but it has grown on me. Clearly fruity and very strong for the drinking strength. Best of two worlds. Erinnert an Butterkuchen. smooth, soft taste with sharper rum after taste. This single malt whisky has been matured for 14 years in traditional oak casks and after that, transferred to Caribbean rum casks to give some extra character. vanilla and toffee taste gives over to unsweetened pineapple with some spiciness on the finish, which does not linger long, Enjoyable dram with Vanilla, honey palate and dry oak finish, not as sweet as Balvenie Doublewood 12, Dry oak tsnnins, slight sweetness a bit of alcohol burn. I really like it! Sweet, a bit spicy. It's not overloaded with flavours and really smooth, just sweet enough and spicy. sweet finish, but not too much complexity in the first part of the taste. Aftertaste: short / woody. Gingerbread, honey, tropical fruits and acetone on the nose, semi-sweet and viscous on the palate, the honey and tropical fruits are there but muted, the medium finish is warming and spicey. not the unpleasant sweetness of a bourbon but something better. Erik influence is more pronounced than the nose gives away. Your email address will not be published. The rum cask adds a lot of flavour to this fine whisky, I've bought this bottle 3 times so it must be decent. Love this! Like a bourbon but without the resinousness. Rough, burned scent that's almost sour at times. Not as crafted as I would have expected. In my opinion a very fine whisky even if I was expecting a bit more influence of the rum finishing. Appearance: Light amber. This Balvenie gives a warm feel of Caribbean, but not in the best way. Incredible dram. Strong presence of the rum cask finish, sweeter notes and vanilla. heat goes away almost immediately after the swallow.like a relief in a way. coconut at the beginning, leading to licorice, chewy, orange zest. lovely lovely drop, had it a few times the rum cask is well worth a try. The Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 year old single malt whisky has been matured in traditional oak whisky casks for 14 years, and then ‘finished’ in casks that previously held Caribbean rum. The gentle rum flavours mostly remain in the background. is a blog written by Johannes Lindblom – it has lots of whisky reviews and some industry news. bitterness goes on a bit. PRICE (EX-TAX) $80 / 750ml. Signature smooth, honeyed character of the Balvenie, while adding unique notes of toffee and fruit from its innovative cask finish. some intensity. The Balvenie 12 Year Old Single Barrel Scotch Whisky. nice vanilla & toffee taste, it got a spicey finish from the rum casks. Like a roller coaster ride of good and not so good aromas and taste. Behind today’s little cardboard door of the Drinks by the Dram Whisky Advent Calendar is a fruity Speysider that brings together Scotland and the Caribbean. In der Nase sehr mild und süß mit einem Hauch Vanille. finish: dark chocolat, le rhum n'est pas trop marqué et s'accentue sur la finale. Notes of vanilla, tropical fruits such as mango, and brown sugar from the rum provide an excellent introduction, but don't follow through on the taste. Love it! Nose: The warm spice lingers with a vanilla focus, buttery and subtly sweet. If you like Scotch and Rum this whisky will not disappoint. Tagged with: Review Scotch Single Malt Not as much of the rum comes through on this as other bottles finished with rum (Angel's Envy, High West) Easy to drink and very approachable. Very fruity. The flavors are too unique to pass up. Clear rum sweetness and sugar over classic whisky fruit. Delicious, smooth, if a little plain. The nose is much more appealing than the taste. very good flavor. Less sweet than the smell suggested. Etwas Vanille, Starker Antritt dann fruchtig und süß und etwas Eiche, Deutlicher Rum, lange verbleibende Fruchtigkeit. Dosenfrüchte; Vanille (sahnetoffee); Karamell; süße, leichtes Prickeln, Vanille bleibt Zunge belegend. Malty, with tropical spices. Very personal beginners review. deserve to taste, Subtle tastes of vanilla and rum, easy drinking and light on peat. rum forward, middle, end. Sinon un whisky agréable à boire. Very similar to Glenfiddich 15, just a little sweeter. Somewhat shorter, with more charred oak and tannins, nose: tropical fruit, honey 14 years maturation in traditional oak casks & finished in Caribbean rum casks. 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