This single malt is a very easy sipper, and it does go down easy. Jeff now relishes many types of whiskeys, ranging from the super-affordable to the super-premium and everything in between. Although product information is regularly updated, Tesco is unable to accept liability for any incorrect information. The initial mouthfeel was thin and oily, and oak hit the tip of my tongue. Join our mailing list to receive blog post updates, breaking news, special offers, and entry into our bourbon-themed giveaways. Must be the rum casks. Scotch, Bourbon, Rye or Irish - all of it jumped out at me. Proof: 86. The Balvenie simply calls it “extra matured.”. Outstanding! ], Such a lovely drink. I would thoroughly recommend this to all [This review was collected as part of a promotion. We also share reviews from other retailers' websites to help you make an informed decision. Price: $20 for 3 50 mL samples (included a sample of Balvenie Doublewood 12 Year which I have previously reviewed here) The 12 Year Old Balvenie Doublewood is one I really enjoy as a daily drinker. However, The Balvenie Caribbean Cask has a lot going for it and is an amazing value. The whisky is then transferred to large oak vessels called “tuns” for 3-4 months to allow the whiskies to “marry”. NOTE: Prices subject to change without notice. That something else may have been another spirit, wine, maple syrup, coffee, or, as we saw with George Dickel, Tobasco sauce. Balvenie 14 Year Caribbean Cask. To make The Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask, David Stewart MBE takes whisky that has spent at least 14 years in American oak ex-bourbon barrels oak casks, before transferring it to casks that once contained Caribbean rum. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Definitely went down well. You should always read the product label and not rely solely on the information provided on the website. To create the ideal finish Malt Master David C. Stewart MBE filled American oak casks with his own blend of select West Indian rums. The Balvenie Caribbean single malt whisky has been matured in traditional oak whisky casks for 14 years, and then ‘finished’ in casks that previously held Caribbean rum. In Scotchland (see what I did there? Whiskyen er produceret af Balvenie Distillery, beliggende i Dufftown, Skotland. Finish: Long and warming. The BALVENIE DISTILLERY COMPANY LIMITED. We use cookies (soaked in whiskey) to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. The 21 yr Glenfiddich is one of my favorite of their expressions. 14 years maturation in traditional oak casks & finished in Caribbean rum casks. Balvenie Caribbean Cask was created by The Balvenie Malt Master, David Stewart, who celebrated an incredible 50th anniversary at the distillery in 2012. Nyanserad smak med tydlig fatkaraktär, inslag av sultanrussin, vaniljfudge, kanel, nötter, apelsin och choklad. 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. Nose: Black pepper, banana, salted caramel hard candy, hot buttered rum. Read our, add The Balvenie Dbw Malt Whisky 70Cl - Sweet to basket, add Almond Breeze Unsweetened Fresh Drink 1 Litre to basket, add Tesco Filtered Semi Skimmed Milk 2 Litre to basket, add Gordon's Special Dry London Gin 1 Litre to basket, add Aberlour 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky 70Cl to basket, Almond Breeze Unsweetened Fresh Drink 1 Litre, Aberlour 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky 70Cl, DoubleWood Aged 12 Years Single Malt Scotch Whisky. From there, it is dumped into Caribbean rum casks where it rests for an unpublished amount of time. Nowhere else will you find a distillery that still grows its own barley, still malts in its own traditional floor maltings and still employs a team of coopers to tend all the casks and a coppersmith to maintain the stills. ], This Balvenie 12 year old is a brilliant Whisky for those that need something smooth. Quite a lot to chew on. There’s no ethanol, even if I straight-up stick my nose into the glencairn. The Balvenie distillery is unusual in the fact that they grow their own barley and use a traditional malting floor to germinate and dry the barley. Expect notes of vanilla, toffee, nutmeg & subtle rum soaked raisins. ], For me this 12 year old scotch is one of the finest single malt whiskys, the sherry barrel finish creates a taste of smooth yet complex notes, with hints of oak and vanilla. Learn more about Jeff's whiskey preferences and check out more of his reviews…. Right before it ended, there was a gentle caress of vanilla before everything disappeared. Would you buy this again? 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. General description. Distillery: Balvenie Age: 14 years old Price: $65 ABV: 86 proof, 43 percent. Serve neat, with a dash of water or over ice. At the suggestion of his wife, he started with Scotch and was hooked. Speyside Scotches typically are unpeated, meaning they don’t burn peat to dry the barley in the malting process. Vital Stats: Mash bill of 100% malted barley; aged 14 years in oak barrels, then finished in rum casks; 86 proof, 43% alcohol by volume; around $82 for a $750ml bottle. To create the ideal finish Malt Master David C. Stewart MBE filled American oak casks with his own blend of select West Indian rums. The only one that beat it was the 2012 Cask of Dreams. You will have to read my review of the Balvenie 14 Caribbean Cask that will begin as soon as this sentence concludes. On the box: “Rounded with vanilla and sweet oak notes and a fruity character that develops with time.” Distiller: Balvenie Distillery. The result is an exceptional single malt whisky with the traditional smooth, honeyed character of The Balvenie, married with … 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. They’ve been doing this since 1892 when the distillery was founded by William Grant. Go to shop Vine Republic. Tasting Notes: The Balvenie Caribbean Cask Aged 14 Years. Speyside, Scotland- After a 14 year maturation period in traditional oak whisky casks, the Balvenie is then transferred to the rum casks. Reviews #46 & 47: Pair of Balvenie (Balvenie Doublewood 17 Year & Caribbean Cask 14 Year) Distillery: Balvenie Distillery. This gives the whiskey a more natural appearance. Region: Speyside. I enjoy Scotches from all regions, and for me, this is a very easy Bottle. Read Jeff's full profile. Reviews are submitted by our customers directly through our website. The Distillery has been owned and managed by the same independent family company for five generations. Copyright ©2020 Bourbon & Banter, LLC. The multi-award winning Balvenie Distillery in Banffshire is famous for being the only one left in Scotland to retain the traditional crafts of whisky production. The bottle looks nice and for the value it is definitely one that I would buy for a Christmas hosting gift. Aged for 14 Years. All rights reserved. He then moves it to Spanish oak ex-Oloroso sherry casks for an additional nine months to increase complexity, bringing fruity, honeyed depths to the resulting Single Malt. Tasting Notes. USA: (CA) Mountain View . [This review was collected as part of a promotion. https://www.bourbonbanter.com/author/jeffrey-schwartz/. ], Really lovely flavour , smooth and warming . Age: 14 years. The Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 Year Old is a single malt Scotch whisky from the Balvenie Distillery located in Dufftown, Scotland. Nose: [This review was collected as part of a promotion. 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. Drunk neat on the rocks and also tried with a little ginger ale this was also very nice . Nose: Sweet fruit and Oloroso sherry notes, layered with honey and vanilla. No. The Balvenie is from Scotland’s Speyside region, which features the largest number of distilleries in the country. Smooth and a great taste. This whisky has a well balanced taste that lingers. This is an excellent introduction to a matured whisky for your collection and would also make a welcome gift for a loved one. Palate: You can taste the barley, but almost as an after-thought. ex. It has s very pleasant lengthy, warming presence. Tasted: Neat in a glencairn, rested 10 minutes. The Caribbean Cask is a great whisky to have on hand for those days when one needs something to take the edge off at the end of a long day. 11th January 2021. Rating: 85 / 100. Some distillers legally use caramel coloring to make their Scotch more appealing. Signature smooth, honeyed character of the Balvenie, while adding unique notes of toffee and fruit from its innovative cask finish. It absolutely enticed me to take another sip. Those first steps started him on his #DrinkCurious adventure that led him to #RespectTheBottomShelf. Balvenie 14 year old Caribbean Cask is an interesting dram from the Dufftown based distillery in Speyside.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. - all of it jumped out at me since 1892 when the Distillery has been owned and managed by same. 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