The Balvenie Scotch Single Malt 14 Year Caribbean Cask Rum

Distilled from 100% malted barley, The whisky had spent at least 14 years in traditional oak barrels before finishing in the rum casks.

Wine Enthusiast 92 points - After regular maturation, this Scotch is “extra matured” in former rum casks. The end result layers rich, mouth-coating dried apricot, honey and Sherry notes on top of Balvenie’s usual caramel and light peat profile. It finishes flavorful, though with a distinct burst of alcohol warmth.

Ultimate Beverage Challenge 96 points - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2011 Finalist. Concentrated aromas of sawdust/wood plank and brown sugar are prevalent; toasty, rum-like, molasses tastes match up well with sweet bouquet.

It is a great Scotch, especially for the price point, and a great Scotch for people just getting their palates acquainted with Scotch. It is aged for about ten years in bourbon casks, and finished for two years in sherry casks.

Awards for Balvenie Caribbean Cask

 Gold Outstanding Scotch Single Malt - Speyside - 2017 International Wine & Spirit Competition

 Trophy Single Malt Scotch Whisky 15 years and under - 2017 International Wine & Spirit Competition

 Gold Distillers' Single Malts between 13 and 20 years old - 2020 International Spirits Challenge

Gold Scotch Single Malt - Speyside - 2019 International Wine & Spirit Competition

Gold Distillers' Single Malts between 13 and 20 years old - 2014 International Spirits Challenge

 Silver Outstanding Scotch Single Malt - Speyside - 2014 International Wine & Spirit Competition

Silver Distillers' Single Malts between 13 and 20 years old - 2014 International Spirits Challenge

Silver Speyside Single Malts 13-18yo - 2013 The Scotch Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business)

Silver Outstanding Scotch Single Malt - Speyside - 2013 International Wine & Spirit Competition