Balvenie Caribbean Cask #14 Year Old, Rum Cask, 43%

The fresh fruit gives this a welcome lift, while rich, creamy toffee keeps the nose sweet and rounded. I like the contrast with the palate’s vanilla and sweet oak, especially as the fruity character develops with time. The soft, lingering finish sounds like a gentle close rather than a sharp change of direction. A fruit-led, approachable character, with enough sweetness to make the oak feel well integrated.

Reviewed by teacupkit

Nose

Rich, sweet, creamy toffee, Fresh fruit notes

Palate

Vanilla, Sweet oak, Fruity character that develops with time

Finish

Soft and lingering