Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 Year

Disclaimer: This was purchased in a sampler three-pack in which the bottles are exposed to light, and it's possible I received a faulty sample if stored improperly at the warehouse. Smooth and very minorly malty and sweet, but ultimately lacking in flavor, compared to the DW12/DW17. The slight sweetness/maltiness fades into a funk clearly from the rum cask, but not in a bad way. Overall, this is a very non-offensive dram, but one that is completely lacking in character and flavor.

Sweet, easy to drink, but not a great *scotch*. It's like a replacement for rum.

One of my favorites. Complex for someone who usually drinks a 12 year Balvenie leaving you wanting more. I didn't expect that. This is one to share with your friends.

Color is amber. Nose starts with vanilla, wildflower honey, a little malt, and some fruity notes. First sip is subdued sweetness, with notes of fruit and spice at the same time. The spice wraps the fruit is a way that almost makes it feel warm. Mouthfeel is not thin, not oily. With additional sips, the vanilla starts to show, as do some oak notes and an incredibly subtle peat. The spice lingers, leaving a tingle on the tongue alongside the peat for the finish.

Sweetness vanilla smoothness 2.5 Lovely round complexity berries sweetness vanilla, creamy 2.75 Woody oaky 2.25 2.5 Sweeter less smoke 2.75