I prefer it after sitting it a couple of hours in the freezer then straight from a chilled glass. Something to share with guests of course! The bottle looks nice and for the value it is definitely one that I would buy for a Christmas hosting gift. All rights reserved. Age: 14 years. The Balvenie Single Malt Whisky Caribbean Cask Aged 14 Years is a regular offering from Balvenie and (for the most part) is readily available. The Balvenie was one of my two favorites of the night and I wound up buying both shortly thereafter. Jeff now relishes many types of whiskeys, ranging from the super-affordable to the super-premium and everything in between. 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. Quite a lot to chew on. The Balvenie simply calls it “extra matured.”. When I cycled through my nosing zone, toffee, sweet dried fruit and the slightest of oak hid beneath. Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 Year Old Single Malt Whisky 750ml, SCOTLAND, SPEYSIDE $ 75.00 $ 99.99 / 1000ml. The whisky is then transferred to large oak vessels called “tuns” for 3-4 months to allow the whiskies to “marry”. This is an excellent introduction to a matured whisky for your collection and would also make a welcome gift for a loved one. 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. ex. ], Such a lovely drink. Another more expensive brother is the 21yr Glenfiddich, you must have a dram of this. However, The Balvenie Caribbean Cask has a lot going for it and is an amazing value. A sweet and peppery finish stuck around for several minutes until it dissipated. Smooth, fruity and sweet. [This review was collected as part of a promotion. sales tax. The result is an exceptional single malt whisky with the traditional smooth, honeyed character of The Balvenie, married with … 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. Balvenie 14 Year Caribbean Cask has been matured in traditional oak whisky casks for 14 years, and then ‘finished’ in casks that previously held Caribbean rum. Sweet honey was picked up when I inhaled the vapors through my lips. Distilled from 100% malted barley, The Balvenie then ages this Scotch for 14 years in ex-Bourbon barrels. To create the ideal finish Malt Master David C. Stewart MBE filled American oak casks with his own blend of select West Indian rums. Color: Russetmuscat. I would thoroughly recommend this to all [This review was collected as part of a promotion. We use cookies (soaked in whiskey) to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. 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. One of the more memorable finished whiskeys I tasted last year was The Balvenie Caribbean Cask Single Malt Scotch. 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. It is sweet on the nose and palate with notes of Honey and Cinnamon. The Balvenie 12 Year Old Single Barrel Scotch Whisky. Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask Reviews. It was so well balanced and smooth and makes for easy drinking. Serve neat, with a dash of water or over ice. ], I got to try this whisky and I am amazed by it. Expect notes of vanilla, toffee, nutmeg & subtle rum soaked raisins. Region: Speyside. Tasting Notes. It has s very pleasant lengthy, warming presence. Great value for a really good quality drink. The Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 Year Old is a single malt Scotch whisky from the Balvenie Distillery located in Dufftown, Scotland. Please log in again. Proof: 86. 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. Scotch, Bourbon, Rye or Irish - all of it jumped out at me. Nose: USA: (CA) Mountain View . They’ve been doing this since 1892 when the distillery was founded by William Grant. BOTTLE, BAR OR BUST: Scotch is comparatively pricier than American whiskeys. Tasting Notes: The Balvenie Caribbean Cask Aged 14 Years. Scent is of caramel pudding and melted brown sugar. Also quite affordable for anyone working on a tight budget. This information is supplied for personal use only, and may not be reproduced in any way without the prior consent of Tesco Stores Limited nor without due acknowledgement. Definitely went down well. sales tax. To create the ideal finish Malt Master David C. Stewart MBE filled American oak casks with his own blend of select West Indian rums. user41476008 says on December 27, 2020. ], A beautiful easy to drink single malt, perfect for sipping. The 21 yr Glenfiddich is one of my favorite of their expressions. 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 review was collected as part of a promotion. Would you buy this again? It has s very pleasant lengthy, warming presence. Click here for more information. Folks who don’t enjoy unpeated Scotches probably won’t enjoy The Balvenie just the same as most any other Speyside. 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. The initial mouthfeel was thin and oily, and oak hit the tip of my tongue. Learn more about Jeff's whiskey preferences and check out more of his reviews…. ], Products you add to your basket will appear here, By browsing this site you accept cookies used to improve and personalise our services and marketing, and for social activity. It is sweet on the nose and palate with notes of Honey and Cinnamon. I love it. OVERALL: It seemed that much of my 2018 involved barrel-finished whiskeys. Distilled at The Balvenie Distillery Banffshire Scotland. Nose - Rich, sweet and creamy toffee on the nose combines with fresh fruit notes. This whisky is definitely one to cherish. Whiskey Wisdom: Age & Price Can't Beat Taste, The 2020 Bourbon Heritage Month 30 Days of Bourbon Challenge, Port Cask Finished Virginia-Highland Whisky Review. There’s no ethanol, even if I straight-up stick my nose into the glencairn. ABV: 43%. Those first steps started him on his #DrinkCurious adventure that led him to #RespectTheBottomShelf. Nose: Black pepper, banana, salted caramel hard candy, hot buttered rum. Cheers! Nose: Vanilla, honey and just a lot of generic sweetness. Tastes of ripe banana and pineapple then comes fudge and toffee. It absolutely enticed me to take another sip. ex. Balvenie 14 Year Caribbean Cask. Reviews #46 & 47: Pair of Balvenie (Balvenie Doublewood 17 Year & Caribbean Cask 14 Year) Distillery: Balvenie Distillery. Very interesting, despite my attempts to do so without swirling, I failed to create a rim or legs. You should always read the product label and not rely solely on the information provided on the website. 750 mL bottle | LCBO#:361055 . Outdoes the the DoubleWood in my opinion but might be too indulgent for those who prefer peaty harsher whiskies but should be fine for Bourbon drinkers. $149.95 BUY NOW RATINGS & REVIEWS. Company number: SC138003. LIMITED EDITION. 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. [This review was collected as part of a promotion. Meanwhile our maltmen turn the barley up to four times a day, seven days a week. Reviews of Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask. To produce The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old, David Stewart MBE takes whisky that has spent at least 12 years in traditional whisky casks, American oak ex-bourbon barrels and hogsheads to mellow the maturing spirit and Impart warming layers of vanilla spiciness. This Balvenie 12 year old is a brilliant Whisky for those that need something smooth. 14 years maturation in traditional oak casks & finished in Caribbean rum casks. Distillery: Balvenie Age: 14 years old Price: $65 ABV: 86 proof, 43 percent. The Distillery has been owned and managed by the same independent family company for five generations. Outstanding! Never tasted a smoother whisky at this price level. Right before it ended, there was a gentle caress of vanilla before everything disappeared. When I gently rolled the glass, all that happened was it fell immediately back to the pool. Finished in ex-Caribbean rum barrels, one of the Balvenie Caribbean Cask that will begin as soon this... 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