Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750 ml
(Speyside, Scotland) - [IWSC 95] [USC 93] [WA 92] [WE 92]
Regular price $129.99 Sale price $89.97 Save $40.02
About the Producer:
Caribbean Cask has been matured in traditional oak whisky casks for 14 years, and then finished in casks that previously held Caribbean rum.
To create the ideal finish, Malt Master David Stewart filled American oak casks with his own blend of select West Indian rums. When he judged the casks to be ready, the rum was replaced with the 14 year old spirit and the wood was put to work adding the final touches.
The result is an exceptional single malt whisky with the traditional smooth, honeyed character of The Balvenie, married with notes of toffee and a hint of fruit, with a warm, lingering finish.
Tasting Notes:
NOSE: Rich, sweet and creamy toffee on the nose combines with fresh fruit notes
TASTE: Rounded with vanilla and sweet oak notes, with a fruity character that develops with time
FINISH: Soft and lingering
Awards/Reviews
Gold - Intl Spirits Challenge 2023, 2021
95 Points - Intl Wine & Spirits Competition 2023
"Floral and fruity on a nicely balanced nose that evolves beautifully into an intensely spicy palate. Aromas of an abundance of clove, cooked apple and poached pear; perfectly complimented by vanilla creamy notes."
Gold - SF World Spirits Competition 2021
93 Points, Excellent/Highly Recommended - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2021
"The aromas are sweet and spiced with toffee and baking spices. Fruity notes come out in the mouth, along with creamy vanilla, and warming spices of mace and clove. The finish is wooded and full of nutmeg."
92 Pts - Wine Enthusiast
92 Points - Whisky Advocate
"Tropical fruit aromas spill from the glass: baked pineapple, strawberry-banana smoothie, orange peel, raisins, then a hint of sawdust. The palate is a decadent dessert spread, with rum-soaked fruitcake joined by chocolate truffles, raspberry coulis, cocoa powder, Nutella, and chocolate jellies. A touch of vanilla and strawberry milk on the lengthy finish; sure to further please chocolate lovers with rich chocolate frosting and chocolate mousse."