Balvenie 14 year old Caribbean Cask may be the most reasonably priced offering from their lackluster core range. When this is on sale, it is almost worth it. The short rum cask finish is evident because the rum influence is only apparent in a freshly opened bottle. After a couple of months, the dark sugars on the nose and palate fade into the nondescript honeyed notes Balvenie uses to entice the masses. This is noticeably smoother and richer than the 12 year old, but it is ultimately a rather average Scotch that does not feel Caribbean at all. Vanilla, honey, oranges, and a few dollars more luxurious than Monkey Shoulder. Score: 0 (forgettable) How much does a bottle cost: $55-75 How much do I think a bottle is worth: $50