Balvenie 14yr Caribbean Cask ST

Balvenie 14yr Caribbean Cask STA terrific single malt from The Balvenie. This Speysider was initially aged in traditional oak casks before it was finished in casks which previously held Caribbean rum, imparting some extra sweetness and warmth to the scotch. In fact, to create it, Balvenie malt master David C. Stewart made his very own blend of West Indian rums, filled it into casks, and then eventually replaced the rum in said casks with Balvenie's whisky! The fabulous result is a

Zephyr labeled wines

extracted Napa-style Cabernet

with a fresh thread of acidity on the finish

Vermouth aficionados won't mind drinking it straight on the rocks

The climate is blessed for wine growing: cool breezes from the Julian Alps help maintain the fresh characteristics and minerality of “continental” wines

The nose is cram-packed with plums

" Aromas of rose

racy acidity

Drink it ice cold on a hot day or pair it with

Mouthfeel was fresh and prickly

Hedonism is unusual in the Scotch whisky world: a blended grain Scotch whisky

Each botanical is macerated and distilled separately in a 200 liter copper still before being blended together