Soft and oak cask taste. intense. 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. You will never again make the choice between rum and whisky with Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask. Good but nothing more, disappointingly no rum notes at all, OK whisky overall, but nothing special, One of my favorite single malt whiskies. Company number: SC138003. Strong presence of the rum cask finish, sweeter notes and vanilla. It's not overloaded with flavours and really smooth, just sweet enough and spicy. '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. finish: dark chocolat, le rhum n'est pas trop marqué et s'accentue sur la finale. Finnish whisky enthusiast and the author of WhiskyRant! I'll buy more of this. WhiskyRant! The finish is where it shines with molasses and tropical fruits, some light barrel, floral and mint. Gentle rum influence that accentuates more vanilla and caramel, some rum spiciness and fruitiness. NOTE: Prices subject to change without notice. Erik influence is more pronounced than the nose gives away. In der Nase sehr mild und süß mit einem Hauch Vanille. but still much better than the 12 year old. fruité avec un peu d'épices. Fruchtig, Süß mit Rumaromen. The Dufftown-based Balvenie Distillery produces whisky in a traditional style, by using floor-malted and mainly locally grown barley. The spiced rum flavors are clear, nothing left to the imagination in that respect. love how the rum cask changes the profile and finish. slightly fruity and sweet. $149.95 BUY NOW RATINGS & REVIEWS. Hints of sandalwood and cinnamon. Registered office: The Balvenie Maltings, Dufftown, Banffshire, AB55 4BB. Hints of vanilla, toffee and fruit roll through leaving you wanting more. The Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Speyside, Scotland. Gingerbread spice, caramel, pepper and fire on the tongue! The Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 Year Old is a single malt Scotch whisky from the Balvenie Distillery located in Dufftown, Scotland. The flavors are too unique to pass up. AVG. Crisp vanilla forms a creamy palate with notes of apples and a hint of orange in the background. Smooth Scotch taste, with a sweet rum finish. Very sweet tasting. Smooth with sweet palette filled with fruit, Fasstyp Ex-Bourbon und Finish in Rumfässern I didn't like it. Anschliessend folgen Aromen von Vanillie gefolgt von Braunem Zucker gefolgt von Honig Noten nach den Süßen Noten folgen leichte Eichen Noten in Form von Gewürzen, Sehr Süße Rum Noten gefolgt von Gewürzen wie Vanillie und leichte Zimt Noten sowie malzige Noten anschliessend wieder süß Honig möglicher Weise im Hintergrund sind leichte Eichnoten schmeckbar, Süß dann leichte Trockenheit sowie leichte cremigkeit zum Schluss folgen leichte Eichen Noten. 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. Good but nothing outstanding. rum finished sweetness with a mouthful of spice. A digital marketing professional by day – a whisky reviewer and informer by night. Sweet, fruit, and sherry. Overall very good whisky, nice vanilla, Caribbean fruitiness, smooth peaty finish, creamy and warm, subtle rum notes but still distinctly scotch. Balvenie is truly traditional with the whisky making style. A lively spice appears, bringing a rum quality into the finish. Definitely get rum on the nose and taste, with an oak spice and vanilla coming through as well. If. Your email address will not be published. A fairly unique whisky, it has spent atleast some time maturing in ex rum casks. A little water opens this dram up making it easier to appreciate the fantastic rum cask finish! 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. is a blog written by Johannes Lindblom – it has lots of whisky reviews and some industry news. t: sweet, oak, tannin Reminds me of sparkling apple juice on nose and palate. Slight coffee. really nice change of pace. and it's quite rough around the edges. Certainly a good drink from balvenie. Tasting Notes: The Balvenie Caribbean Cask Aged 14 Years. very good flavor. https://www.whiskynotes.be/2018/balvenie/balvenie-caribbean-cask-14-years/ Nose: sweet, with buttery vanilla cake and yellow apples up front. good. Expect vanilla and toffee notes as the rum contributes extra sweetness to the flavours. a decent whisky but not one im rushing to add to my collection, n: sweet, oak, vanilla Region: Speyside. 89/100. heat! New reviews are moderated, so they won't be visible directly. To create the ideal finish Malt Master David C. Stewart MBE filled American oak casks with his own blend of select West Indian rums. No peet of note. I have to admit that the taste of those two felt similar. High note up front, settling to a burn. All that is best from whisky and rum combined in one dram. it doesn't evolve. And less vanilla, but loads of plum stew, raisins, blood oranges, overripe red apples. Not as different as I expected from a rum cask finish. 750 mL bottle | LCBO#:361055 . 14 years maturation in traditional oak casks & finished in Caribbean rum casks. The influence of the rum is evident. First rum cask influenced finish for me, nice influence. I was expecting more ron barrel presence. Like a bourbon but without the resinousness. sweet disappears quickly and moves to bitterness. Rather homey. It's fantastic whisky. Great whisky and was very glad to receive it. The gentle rum flavours mostly remain in the background. Spiceness and sweetness of a rum. not the unpleasant sweetness of a bourbon but something better. Registered in Scotland. 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. Spicy and nutty on the gum. It's unlikely that you'll want to mix anything with it. Toffee and spice with some citrus rind. Sweet and delicious. im Gegensatz zum Nosing deutlich weniger süss und eher zurückhaltend, dafür leicht bittere Eiche. It is not bad actually however too simple and flat, not interesting. Check out my blog post for choosing the right one, Ex-Bourbon casks, finished in Ex-Rum casks. The end result layers rich, mouth-coating dried apricot, honey and Sherry notes on top of Balvenie's usual caramel and light peat profile. This used to be a bit of a bargain in the UK, now not so much. LIMITED EDITION. Sweet, a bit spicy. coconut at the beginning, leading to licorice, chewy, orange zest. Nose: soft fruity / wood / sweet / very nice sent. Null Abgang, in der Nase ok. This whiskey finishes like a smooth rum. A very gentle, easy single malt. Honeyed nuts, oak, golden raisins and delicate notes of rum. Yet it has a rum-like dryness, but in the other hand it is very sweet. Very similar to Glenfiddich 15, just a little sweeter. Sweet and medium long taste after taste, Good, strong, deceptive nose, subtle rum influence. 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 … 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. Really liking it. It delivers, but doesn't excel. Full of flavour, but it lacks character. To create the ideal finish Malt Master David C. Stewart MBE filled American oak casks with his own blend of select West Indian rums. bitterness goes on a bit. Balvenie 14 year old Caribbean Cask is an interesting dram from the Dufftown based distillery in Speyside. This is the best of Balvenie, and a good price whiskey. deserve to taste, Subtle tastes of vanilla and rum, easy drinking and light on peat. Very smooth and a joy to drink, certainly spicy. Tagged with: Review Scotch Single Malt The nose is much more appealing than the taste. Delicious, but I tend to like my whiskeys on the sweeter side. Rough, burned scent that's almost sour at times. Smooth, light, rum on the back end, not complex, Long, spicy, teeny bit of smoke (peat? Im Mund wieder vorwiegend süß und mild. I get some of that charred oak flavor on the nose and back palate. Light, almost floral. Slight cinnamon. Sinon un whisky agréable à boire. Oiliness typical of 14 year olds. Buy The Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask online at the lowest price, delivered to your door. My favorite Balvenie so far! The dryness takes over too much. You will have to read my review of the Balvenie 14 Caribbean Cask that will begin as soon as this sentence concludes. heat goes away almost immediately after the swallow.like a relief in a way. 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. Aftertaste is warm and long. Following its initial beautyrest, the Scotch whisky is double-barreled, or finished, in casks that were previously used to mature a Caribbean rum. On the box: “Rounded with vanilla and sweet oak notes and a fruity character that develops with time.” Distiller: Balvenie Distillery. Reviews of Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask Moose878 says on November 14, 2020 Mit viel gutem Willen kakao... Leichte Bitterkeit. Appearance: Light amber. Clearly fruity and very strong for the drinking strength. Sweet, strong rum with hints of sticky toffee pudding and vanilla. The rum finish is very subtle, almost too subtle. Sweet, butterscotch, grain some fruity that rapidly disappearing. Thin, and more alcohol burn than expected from the 43% ABV. Ein hervorragender Whisky mit fein abgestimmten Rumaromen. Wrigleys Juicy Fruit-Kaugummi, süss-würzige Kombination. Expect notes of vanilla, toffee, nutmeg & subtle rum soaked raisins. Close, rum accented with sweet, sticky vanilla notes. Somehow it feels like "old classic style". The Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky is aged in traditional oak casks for a minimum of fourteen years. I expected a little more from this Balvenie but was a bit let down instead. Tasting Notes. Tasting Notes: The Balvenie Caribbean Cask Aged 14 Years. Almost too easy. Somewhat shorter, with more charred oak and tannins, nose: tropical fruit, honey The memory of rum is present. Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask Reviews Smooth, fruity and sweet You can definitely smell and taste the influence of the rum casks, which give this a sweet and fruity taste which is … It has been finished in ex-Caribbean rum barrels, one of the more unique barrels ever used to finish Scotch whisky. It's like drinking great scotch, on a Caribbean Island, while eating twice cooked plantains, with a warm molasses glaze. Taste: A rich creamy vanilla mixed with apple, orange marmalade, mango, kiwi and a hint of toffee 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. Mild almost mellow with mild vanilla and toasted oak. 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. 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. ABV: 43%. Medium finish, full of sugar coated almonds, oak, vanilla and molasses. Great way to introduce people to what more expensive scotch can be. Reviews of Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask. A 14-year-old Balvenie which finished its maturation in casks which had previously held Caribbean rum. Required fields are marked *. The spicy after taste, though quite nice, is not my personal thing. Makes you feel immediately boozy due to the maltiness. Your email address will not be published. nice vanilla & toffee taste, it got a spicey finish from the rum casks. The BALVENIE DISTILLERY COMPANY LIMITED. Strong, sweet, deep rum nose. Once the liquid for The Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 Year has been made it's aged in oak casts. Rather fruity but I’m not getting the tropical notes that some seem to find here. “To create the ideal finish Malt Master David Stewart, filled American oak casks with his own blend of select West Indian rums.”. Best of two worlds. 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. Nose: Black pepper, banana, salted caramel hard candy, hot buttered rum. Im Abgang leicht nussig, aber nicht so intensiv wie der Double Wood. If you like Scotch and Rum this whisky will not disappoint. A characterful whisky, light feel with a lovely spiced rum feel throughout. Nicht ganz: Es bleibt eine angenehme süsse Würze, ähnlich der vom oben genannten Kaugummi. Smooth and sweet (vanilla, rum, fruit). How long is anyone’s guess, it isn’t mentioned on the bottle. Smooth whisky taste. Aroma: A hint of toffee with an air of citrus fruits. Smoke is not distinct, bordering on undetectable; hear is fine.I Would share a glass of this with any visitor in our home. Das Rumfass trägt kaum zum Whisky bei und auch das Alter würde ich ihm in einer Blindverkostung nicht zuschreiben. 43% Vol, Intensive Rum Noten die sich in Süße sowie Kandierten Tropischen Früchten wie Mango. Tasting Notes: Color: Light copper hues. Extra maturation in ex-rum casks. a: nuts, oak, rum, Decent whisky, but the subtle hints of rum are not enough for me. The Balvenie 14 Caribbean Cask is bottled at 43%. more watery oily. was initially put off by the strong rum scent and taste, but it has grown on me. Lacks the smoothness of the 12yo DW but makes up for some of that with a stronger, sweeter taste. A decent dram to enjoy but a bit overpriced for what you get in my opinion. Außer einem malzigen Touch wenig bis nichts greifbares, Angesichts des Alkoholgehalts viel zu wuchtig... Etwas süße, etwas Vanille...vom Rum merkte ich gar nix. i will something older frim Balvenie. Very soft and sweet. Nose: Well balanced with just the appropriate rum influence, sweet, hints of rum influence, cardamon, vanilla. Das Rumfass liegt leicht im Hintergrund. Mildly sweet dram not peety more mild with some oak and vanilla notes. Smooth, enjoyable dram with vanilla and sweetness giving way to the right amount of spiciness to finish. 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. I expected a little more influence from the rum cask but nonetheless a nice whisky. To rum or not to rum... leichter Nachhall von...ooops, da ist es schon weg. Nice, thick mouthfeel. Love it! The 14 year old Caribbean Cask by Balvenie gave some mixed emotions. But not in this combination. Taste: sweet / wood / a little rum and fruit. The finish could be longer but overall an extremely pleasant dram. Caribbean Cask has been matured in traditional oak whisky casks for 14 years, and then ‘finished’ in casks that previously held Caribbean rum. With a finish nicely long, which just doesn’t match my taste. Really strong alcohol but creamy aroma. Yummy, but definitely needs a few drops of water or an ice cube to mellow out the alcohol. Very personal beginners review. Im Vergleich mit dem Standard Double Wood sehr viel zurückhaltender und natürlich ohne die Fruchtnoten des Sherry Fasses. ), maybe a hint of rum. Can only drink a little at a time. Tastes of vanilla mixed with flavours described in the nose. Along with locally grown barley, they use floor malting – a method only six distilleries use in Scotland. 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. 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. we get some heat here....surprised by it. Oak with slight char becomes more evident. The Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. I really like it! Smooth and light but flavors were a little too muted for my liking. no nose harsh on the tongue very little finnish. if you let it rest you can smell Balvenie 12 in the background but the rum on top is not much of improvement. Very easy drinker but lacking something for me. vanilla, cream soda on the nose, rum and oak taste, spicy vanilla finish. This Balvenie gives a warm feel of Caribbean, but not in the best way. The finish is sweet and doesn't last too long, which almost gives me the impression that I missed something. Really enjoyed this Balvenie, sweeter than the double wood. Da die Nase am meisten von diesem, ansonsten eher geschmacksarmen Whisky profitiert, schlage ich vor, ihn als Nasenspray zu verkaufen.