The Balvenie
8.3

The Balvenie

RumWood, Aged 14 Years

ABV 47.1%

A classy package with the rum adding its character to an already well-matured spirit. This is what finishing is about.

Dave Broom

Specification

The Balvenie

Brand

The Balvenie

Bottler

RumWood, Aged 14 Years

Expression

Single Malt

Type

14

Age (Years)

47.1%

ABV

Speyside

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Oak driven. Crushed toasted hazelnuts on top of a banana and chocolate dessert. Needs time to open and show its full rich sweet depth.

Palate: Gentle and well layered. Cigar, caramelised peach. Deep and balanced.

Finish: A rich concentrated fruitiness that then gives way to a crisp oak.

Comment: A classy package with the rum adding its character to an already well-matured spirit. This is what finishing is about.

Score: 8.3

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Fruity and creamy. Luscious caramel aromas. Candied orange. A touch of praline.

Palate: Velvety, coating. Orange custard. Gets very spicy, cinnamon and ginger. Exotic citrus, vetiver. A distant note of coconut.

Finish: Spicy, dry. Dark chocolate bitter bite.

Comment: A rich whisky which has taken some exotic and sensuous notes from the rum. Stiffens up on the finish.

Score: 8.3

8.3
Overall Score

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