Description
Balvenie 14 Years Old Caribbean Cask Finish is a characterful Speyside single malt Scotch whisky, bottled at 43 per cent in a 0.7-litre bottle and presented in a high-quality gift box. After 14 years of maturation in traditional oak casks, this single malt receives a special finish in ex-Caribbean rum casks, giving it its distinctive character. The idea for this extraordinary cask combination came from long-standing Malt Master David C. Stewart MBE, who had selected Caribbean rums filled into American oak casks to prepare them for the subsequent finish. This innovative maturation method blends Balvenie’s classic, honey-tinged style with the warm influences of the rum casks to create a harmonious and exceptional composition.
Balvenie 14 Years Old Caribbean Cask Finish combines the elegant Speyside style with the sweet, spicy influences of the ex-rum casks. The finish enhances the whisky’s characteristic vanilla notes, adding further depth and warmth. The result is a well-balanced single malt Scotch whisky that will delight both lovers of classic Speyside whiskies and connoisseurs of special cask finishes.
Awards:
– GOLD in 2015 at the International Wine & Spirit Competition
– GOLD in 2016 at The Spirits Business – The Scotch Whisky Masters
Tasting NoteColour: Golden amber.
Nose: Honey, vanilla, toffee, ripe fruit and subtle spices.
Palate: Smooth and full-bodied with honey, creamy vanilla, toffee, tropical fruits and subtle oak notes.
Finish: Long-lasting, warm and balanced with sweet spices and subtle rum cask notes.
Balvenie 14 Years Old Caribbean Cask Finish reveals its aromas best when enjoyed neat or with a few drops of still water. It pairs superbly with grilled pineapple, mature Gouda, Caribbean-marinated pork, banoffee pie, crème brûlée or milk chocolate. The combination of 14 years’ maturation in oak casks and a finish in ex-Caribbean rum casks gives this Speyside single malt its unmistakably smooth and fruity character.
