Very fruity. The Balvenie Caribbean Cask Aged 14 Years, 14 Years Old, Finished in Caribbean Rum casks, Scotland, Speyside $ Mit viel gutem Willen kakao... Leichte Bitterkeit. Some unripe banana, and tropical fruits, lots of vanilla and some melon, very approachable. ), maybe a hint of rum. The nose had me anticipating a great dram, but I don’t think I like the rum cask finish. Balvenie Caribbean Cask was created by The Balvenie Malt Master, David Stewart, who celebrated an incredible 50th anniversary at the distillery in 2012. Außer einem malzigen Touch wenig bis nichts greifbares, Angesichts des Alkoholgehalts viel zu wuchtig... Etwas süße, etwas Vanille...vom Rum merkte ich gar nix. 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. Somehow it feels like "old classic style". To rum or not to rum... leichter Nachhall von...ooops, da ist es schon weg. Finnish whisky enthusiast and the author of WhiskyRant! A decent dram to enjoy but a bit overpriced for what you get in my opinion. bitterness goes on a bit. Rum, sweetness, brown sugar, bit of vanilla, sweet rum finish 14 yr old. Taste: sweet / wood / a little rum and fruit. coconut at the beginning, leading to licorice, chewy, orange zest. The Dufftown-based Balvenie Distillery produces whisky in a traditional style, by using floor-malted and mainly locally grown barley. t: sweet, oak, tannin https://www.whiskynotes.be/2018/balvenie/balvenie-caribbean-cask-14-years/ Nose: sweet, with buttery vanilla cake and yellow apples up front. not the unpleasant sweetness of a bourbon but something better. Oily but lighter than I thought. If you like Scotch and Rum this whisky will not disappoint. no nose harsh on the tongue very little finnish. pallet: soft creamy, sweet This Balvenie gives a warm feel of Caribbean, but not in the best way. Less sweet than the smell suggested. Makes you feel immediately boozy due to the maltiness. How long is anyone’s guess, it isn’t mentioned on the bottle. The BALVENIE DISTILLERY COMPANY LIMITED. Slight coffee. intense. It's like drinking great scotch, on a Caribbean Island, while eating twice cooked plantains, with a warm molasses glaze. Age: 14 years. Speyside, Scotland- After a 14 year maturation period in traditional oak whisky casks, the Balvenie is then transferred to the rum casks. 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 … To create the ideal finish the Malt Master filled American oak casks with his own blend of select West Indian rums. Clear rum sweetness and sugar over classic whisky fruit. I'll buy more of this. sweet disappears quickly and moves to bitterness. I expected a little more influence from the rum cask but nonetheless a nice whisky. A characterful whisky, light feel with a lovely spiced rum feel throughout. I didn't like it. It's unlikely that you'll want to mix anything with it. finish: dark chocolat, le rhum n'est pas trop marqué et s'accentue sur la finale. Whisky related stuff like drinks, food, books etc. Love this! Smooth with sweet palette filled with fruit, Fasstyp Ex-Bourbon und Finish in Rumfässern Spicy and nutty on the gum. Smooth Scotch taste, with a sweet rum finish. Registered in Scotland. Following its initial beautyrest, the Scotch whisky is double-barreled, or finished, in casks that were previously used to mature a Caribbean rum. Delicious, but I tend to like my whiskeys on the sweeter side. Your email address will not be published. Crisp vanilla forms a creamy palate with notes of apples and a hint of orange in the background. First rum cask influenced finish for me, nice influence. Erik influence is more pronounced than the nose gives away. Prices include container deposit fees where applicable. I'm not sure one sample was enough, but the price for one bottle seemed too high. Smoke is not distinct, bordering on undetectable; hear is fine.I Would share a glass of this with any visitor in our home. This used to be a bit of a bargain in the UK, now not so much. we get some heat here....surprised by it. The spiced rum flavors are clear, nothing left to the imagination in that respect. The finish is sweet and doesn't last too long, which almost gives me the impression that I missed something. Reviews of Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask Moose878 says on November 14, 2020 Offers sweet spots like the beautiful scenery or appearings of Salma Hayek in the film – just to be died down by too much dryness, like Pierce Brosnan’s dry behavior on the silver screen. Slight cinnamon. WhiskyRant! 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. Like a roller coaster ride of good and not so good aromas and taste. Type: Spirits, Whiskey Country/Region: United Kingdom Alcohol: 43% : Product number: 352300. Honeyed nuts, oak, golden raisins and delicate notes of rum. Da die Nase am meisten von diesem, ansonsten eher geschmacksarmen Whisky profitiert, schlage ich vor, ihn als Nasenspray zu verkaufen. The Balvenie 12 Year Old Single Barrel Scotch Whisky. New reviews are moderated, so they won't be visible directly. Well balanced with just the appropriate rum influence, sweet, hints of rum influence, cardamon, vanilla. Always intrigued to try a rum cask finish, even though I know that there might be some dryness involved – a note, which rarely suits for me if it’s strong. Company number: SC138003. The traditional crafts of malt whisky making still flourish at the Balvenie Distillery. Unfortunately Pierce got more screen time in After The Sunset, which is also, what happened with Balvenie Caribbean Cask. 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. Yummy, but definitely needs a few drops of water or an ice cube to mellow out the alcohol. I have to admit that the taste of those two felt similar. Balvenie is truly traditional with the whisky making style. Nose: Black pepper, banana, salted caramel hard candy, hot buttered rum. more watery oily. Dosenfrüchte; Vanille (sahnetoffee); Karamell; süße, leichtes Prickeln, Vanille bleibt Zunge belegend. very good flavor. vanilla after taste. Your email address will not be published. The Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky is aged in traditional oak casks for a minimum of fourteen years. Really liking it. Appearance: Light amber. Spicy. pas déçu de mon achat, Get a rum flavor with sweet vanilla, then a spicy finish, sweet vanilla, rum, spicy. Very similar to Glenfiddich 15, just a little sweeter. Vanilla. if you let it rest you can smell Balvenie 12 in the background but the rum on top is not much of improvement. But not in this combination. Oak with slight char becomes more evident. Im Mund wieder vorwiegend süß und mild. Proof … 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. Hints of vanilla, toffee and fruit roll through leaving you wanting more. Expect notes of vanilla, toffee, nutmeg & subtle rum soaked raisins. Rich, berries at first, developing into creamy toffee, vanilla spice, sweet & citrus fruits. Great way to introduce people to what more expensive scotch can be. Not as different as I expected from a rum cask finish. Certainly a good drink from balvenie. Love it! A digital marketing professional by day – a whisky reviewer and informer by night. Definantley balvenie, rough and spicy. lovely lovely drop, had it a few times the rum cask is well worth a try. Sweet, a bit spicy. Erinnert an Butterkuchen. Apricots and bananas. is a blog written by Johannes Lindblom – it has lots of whisky reviews and some industry news. Null Abgang, in der Nase ok. Your email address will not be published. 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. 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. really nice change of pace. impressed.. for only 43 abv, it had a nice bite but faded quickly into a nice spicey rum taste.. immediate bite that fades just as fast, fruity, vanilla, and can taste the rum influence, strong vanilla finish that lingers just enough. 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. It has been finished in ex-Caribbean rum barrels, one of the more unique barrels ever used to finish Scotch whisky. The finish is where it shines with molasses and tropical fruits, some light barrel, floral and mint. it doesn't evolve. Okay with a sweet dessert, but not a favourite. Caribbean Cask has been matured in traditional oak whisky casks for 14 years, and then ‘finished’ in casks that previously held Caribbean rum. deserve to taste, Subtle tastes of vanilla and rum, easy drinking and light on peat. Extra maturation in ex-rum casks. In der Nase sehr mild und süß mit einem Hauch Vanille. Really enjoyed this Balvenie, sweeter than the double wood. ABV: 43%. Rather fruity but I’m not getting the tropical notes that some seem to find here. 750 mL bottle | LCBO#:361055 . It’s Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask! Rough, burned scent that's almost sour at times. Nose: Black pepper, banana, salted caramel hard candy, hot buttered rum. A nice warm dram. Golden raisins soaked in rum. some intensity. It is like watching After the Sunset. Needs a little water to bring the spiciness down. Full of flavour, but it lacks character. PRICE (EX-TAX) $80 / 750ml. I'm a picky fuck. im Gegensatz zum Nosing deutlich weniger süss und eher zurückhaltend, dafür leicht bittere Eiche. Malty, with tropical spices. heat goes away almost immediately after the swallow.like a relief in a way. A good starter whiskey for a scotch beginner. Almost too easy. nice vanilla & toffee taste, it got a spicey finish from the rum casks. Very sweet tasting. Taste itself is very good but a bit burning. 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) 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. Smooth very mild sweetness with a mild vanilla and oak similar to its aroma. rum forward, middle, end. was initially put off by the strong rum scent and taste, but it has grown on me. good bitter mouth coat. Tasting Notes. Along with locally grown barley, they use floor malting – a method only six distilleries use in Scotland. Very harsh finish. It delivers, but doesn't excel. The influence of the rum is evident. The taste is not bad, just light and somewhat herbal. I was expecting more ron barrel presence. Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Rum Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) SKU #1060216 92 points Wine Enthusiast After regular maturation, this Scotch is “extra matured” in former rum casks. AVG. Rather homey. Nicht ganz: Es bleibt eine angenehme süsse Würze, ähnlich der vom oben genannten Kaugummi. a delightful dram. 43% Vol, Intensive Rum Noten die sich in Süße sowie Kandierten Tropischen Früchten wie Mango. Very lovely dram with quite some power! heat! Really strong alcohol but creamy aroma. Light leafy oak in the background. love how the rum cask changes the profile and finish. interesting whisky. Obvious rum influences from the rum cask. Gentle rum influence that accentuates more vanilla and caramel, some rum spiciness and fruitiness. Registered office: The Balvenie Maltings, Dufftown, Banffshire, AB55 4BB. Buy The Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask online at the lowest price, delivered to your door. Fruchtig, Süß mit Rumaromen. If. And less vanilla, but loads of plum stew, raisins, blood oranges, overripe red apples. Some creamy coconut, honey and toffee. sadly the color is fake. Very smooth and a joy to drink, certainly spicy. Nice, thick mouthfeel. Very minor burn at the end (I'd consider this extremely smooth) and taste doesnt linger long. rum spice immediately jumps out with sweet sweet vanilla and caramel. Goes down pretty easy. Not as crafted as I would have expected. Tasting Notes: Color: Light copper hues. The rum finish is very subtle, almost too subtle. Here in the States you will find it offered at $65.00 to $85.00, and often sitting on the shelf waiting for your selection. The result is the traditional smooth, honeyed character of The Balvenie married with notes of toffee and a hint of fruit, with a warm, lingering finish. Nice bitternes at the end of a long, warm finish. The end result layers rich, mouth-coating dried apricot, honey and Sherry notes on top of Balvenie's usual caramel and light peat profile. Sweet and delicious. Aroma: A hint of toffee with an air of citrus fruits. Very soft and sweet. The nose is much more appealing than the taste. Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Rum Finish was matured in traditional oak casks for 14 years then transferred to rum casks and bottled at 43.0% ABV. Das Rumfass liegt leicht im Hintergrund. In the UK, expect to pay about £45. All that is best from whisky and rum combined in one dram. This bottle will definitely not go to waste but probably won't be restocked either. It's not overloaded with flavours and really smooth, just sweet enough and spicy. Light, almost floral. a decent whisky but not one im rushing to add to my collection, n: sweet, oak, vanilla Ein hervorragender Whisky mit fein abgestimmten Rumaromen. 89/100. Tagged with: Review Scotch Single Malt $149.95 BUY NOW RATINGS & REVIEWS. Your email address will not be published. Reviews of Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask. Im Abgang leicht nussig, aber nicht so intensiv wie der Double Wood. Overall very good whisky, nice vanilla, Caribbean fruitiness, smooth peaty finish, creamy and warm, subtle rum notes but still distinctly scotch. A really exotic fruity tast with sherry, and a smooth aftertaste. I expected a little more from this Balvenie but was a bit let down instead. Proof: 86. Lacks the smoothness of the 12yo DW but makes up for some of that with a stronger, sweeter taste. Smooth and light but flavors were a little too muted for my liking. Appearance: Light amber. Region: Speyside. Smells vaguely reminiscent of bananas, coconuts, and prunes. 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