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Balvenie 14-year-old

Balvenie

WB 83.5 1126 оценок 43.0 %vol 14 лет 700

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Сладкий, мёдово-фруктовый виски с влиянием ромовой бочки, которое одни считают удачным, а другие — слабым или излишним; часто критикуют низкую крепость, короткий финиш и цену.
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В большинстве отзывов профиль описывается как сладкий, мягкий и сливочный, с мёдом, ванилью, карамелью, яблоком, бананом, цитрусовыми и тропическими фруктами; ромовая бочка добавляет сахарный тростник, пряности, иногда кокос, ананас, манго и оттенок ликёра. Часть дегустаторов хвалит баланс, лёгкую питкость, сложность и длинный финиш, тогда как другие называют виски слишком сладким, одномерным, тонким, «заурядным» или неглубоким, а влияние ромовой отделки — умеренным, едва уловимым либо, наоборот, чрезмерно доминирующим. Отмечаются крепкое спиртовое ощущение, невысокая крепость, из-за которой не хватает выразительности, а также претензии к карамельному красителю и фильтрации. Финиш чаще описывают как средний или короткий, с пряностью, дубом и лёгкой горечью; встречаются жалобы на резкую горечь, «мыльный» или пластиковый оттенок, недостаток характера и мощности. Неоднократно указывается разочаровывающее соотношение цены и качества, а также заметная вариация между партиями и даже между дегустациями одного человека — от неприятно горького до очень приятного. Есть и прямо отрицательные мнения, включая личную неприязнь к ромовой отделке; в слепой дегустации виски показался лёгким по телу и послевкусию, с предполагаемым шерри-влиянием и возрастом 12–15 лет, а один из отзывов предпочитает другую версию при той же цене.

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dannygorsch Expert Junior 84 20 oct 2023 7:51 pm
fruity but somehow spirity
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Нос83faint and shy nose, honey, caramel and maybe some mint
Вкус84spicy, spirity, muscovado sugar and salty.
Финиш84Bitter like too much wood influence, liquorice and sultana raisins
Ireland_2007 Expert Junior 83 23 sep 2024 10:29 am
Convinces me in terms of smell, but taste and finish are a bit lacking
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Нос86Lots of citrus notes straight away, such as lemon, lemongrass and a little orange peel. Further smells of tropical fruits such as pineapple and passion fruit. There are also fresh fruits such as green apple and a little pear. There is also a balanced spiciness with notes of pepper, clove, anise and a little cinnamon). Notes from the oak barrel such as oak, honey and vanilla are always present, but remain somewhat in the background or are dominated by the citrus notes. Even more in the background I smell a very slightly oily smell and also malty notes.
Вкус82A little spiciness is now emerging. The oak barrel aromas, particularly oak and vanilla, are noticeable. Tannins are present, but still within limits. Spicy notes dominate the taste, again pepper, anise, clove and a little cinnamon. Later lemon, but much less present than in the smell. Tropical fruits also appear much less in the taste.
Финиш80The finish is not very long and also less complex. The oak barrel aromas linger a little longer. The previously clear spiciness is also no longer as noticeable.
Alp_Ozalp Expert Senior 85 06 dec 2024 12:30 pm
Docsarvis4444 Expert Senior 83 15 feb 2026 2:34 am
i like rum cask finished malts. This one is pedestrian.
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Нос85Rum cask evident. Average overall nose.
Вкус82Light but smooth. The rum finish is up front with some heather. Thin and not well balanced.
Финиш82Short burst of wood. Pepper finale’.
coldbear Expert Senior 84 21 feb 2026 4:38 am

нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 84

pengxc Member Senior 85 28 apr 2026 5:28 pm
Baifu 14 Year Old is a super sweet drink with a fragrant fruity aroma, a touch of richness and a long finish. I'm very satisfied!

нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 84

OctoberStella Expert Senior 81 26 sep 2026 1:12 pm
12 year is better
LukeFive Connoisseur 86 01 nov 2013 2:45 am
I would say this one is spicy one, sweet, soft and well balanced ( no surprises here )
Wolv Expert Senior 87 08 jul 2014 11:00 pm
sweetest scotch I tasted so far - reminds me of liqueur, but in a good way
DistiLesha Connoisseur 85 26 oct 2014 12:02 am
It's really goood but not so. I thought it's better as my friend told "it's fantastic" after Moscow Whisky Fest 2014 degustation.
meindert9 Member Senior 87 28 jun 2015 9:18 pm
N: sweet rum and tingling of Alcohol and vanilla S: rum vanilla F: warm sagging tingling.

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 90

whiskeyjedi Member Senior 79 19 jul 2015 8:30 pm
Balvenie Caribbean Cask (14 yo) Tasted 2015-07-17 @ Whisky InTeam Spaden: N fresh sea, sour apple G soft and soothing in the sense of a nice rumfinish but rather short 79
Gloin Expert Senior 85 24 nov 2015 10:30 pm
A nice whisky, easy to enjoy and yet with its own character. All components fit together harmoniously. I am positively surprised.
ApricotOne Expert Senior 84 03 jun 2016 5:23 pm

нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 83

wisekyofcourse Connoisseur 83 04 jul 2016 3:04 pm
On the nose, almonds (the kernel!) With vanilla and fruit, in addition to the characteristic taste of rum! In the mouth, we find vanilla, fresh caramel, the woody side with the typical aromas of an arranged rum !! then the yellow-orange fruit, very slowly! In the final, short to medium with still vanilla and an undifferentiated fruitiness.
Islaywolf Expert Senior 82 09 oct 2016 9:49 am

нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 81

chlinatele Expert Senior 86 12 mar 2017 5:35 pm
Fruit, coconut, vanilla, oak and a little banana. Cozy Fruity Whisky with unfortunately too little Vol. Would be more interesting at 46 or 48 Vol. But otherwise I'm glad that I've gained it

нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 87

Koning Connoisseur 83 12 aug 2017 1:50 pm
Didn't liked it at first, way too sweet (the rhum casks speaking?). Still, it has more to offer, but these aroma's are quite shy.
dram-drinker Connoisseur 88 28 feb 2018 9:02 pm

нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

lucero Connoisseur 84 24 may 2020 1:59 pm

нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 82

junisambo Newbie 90 09 aug 2021 1:36 am
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90ClubWhisky Connoisseur 83 12 oct 2021 10:51 am
ldz794140310 Member Senior 83 02 apr 2022 4:01 pm
It's ok. It's a simple, easy-to-drink malt.
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Нос82Boiled fruit, citrus, honey, spices
Вкус82The taste is thin, with a refreshing taste of mint, a slight kick of solvent, alcohol, some fruit
Финиш84It has a long, woody, and spicy finish
DramALife Connoisseur 81 16 apr 2022 4:41 pm
Alcohol burn is strong in this one. A rather sweet Balvenie due to the rum cask finish. In my pre-historical scoring method, it's an 8.6/10.
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Нос86Mild toffee. Vanilla. A hint of citrusy behind. Sweet fruit.
Вкус86Very aromatic. Vanilla & honey. Warm spices. oak. Sweetness is masked by evaporating alcohol.
Финиш86Harsh finish, the tongue gets numb quickly. Sweet aftertaste. A hint of bitterness at the end.
wbarchive_585315 Expert Senior 83 23 jun 2024 4:41 pm

нос 82 · вкус 82 · финиш 80

birkzehn Connoisseur 85 28 jan 2026 11:19 am

нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 86

LukeFive Connoisseur 86 17 oct 2013 3:38 am

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

Wolv Expert Senior 87 08 jul 2014 10:50 pm

нос 86 · вкус 90 · финиш 84

webdiver Expert Junior 86 12 jul 2014 7:29 pm

нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 86

mathijs881 Member Senior 84 13 sep 2014 2:43 pm

нос 82 · вкус 86 · финиш 87

Myst111 Expert Senior 84 29 nov 2014 8:32 pm
very nice sweet whisky

нос 83 · вкус 83 · финиш 85

Koloman Expert Senior 81 30 dec 2014 7:07 pm
If you like rum ...

нос 86 · вкус 82 · финиш 82

Shane_IL Expert Senior 84 26 mar 2015 6:34 am
This is a very nice whisky, while a bit sweet for my taste it's not sickeningly so, the flavours come together well. Very interesting and had a lot of notes I'm not familiar with together in a whisky.
Matt80 Expert Senior 82 07 apr 2015 10:32 pm
Not as enjoyable as I was hoping but still a solid dram
Koning Connoisseur 83 07 jun 2015 10:29 pm
A dissapointment. Far too sweet and one-dimensional for my taste. Very sugary. Still a decent whisky though. Score: 79
Georges Connoisseur 81 15 may 2016 3:32 pm

нос 81 · вкус 81 · финиш 81

KdB Member Senior 84 22 may 2016 9:27 am
Rum sweetness directly in the nose, as well as strong alcohol. Give it some time and overall the alcohol softens and notes of toffee, raisins and sweet fruit appear. Mouthfilling full-bodied taste. Sweet raisins, hints of chocolate, a bit of pepper, classic Balvenie which in my opinion got better under the influence of the rum casks. (to those who don't recognize the rum here, you really should try to drink it once) Very comforting and warming finish. Nice one, I love it and a small stash will be purchased soon :-) !

нос 81 · вкус 86 · финиш 84

MadScientist Connoisseur 84 17 dec 2016 11:03 am

нос 86 · вкус 83 · финиш 84

Andytka3 Connoisseur 83 24 dec 2016 3:56 am
Nose:- Soothing on nose with waves of crushed red grape skin, sweet fig and toasted cereal. Palate:- Predominant orange zest, fizzy and sweet. Medium body. Clean and crisp mouthfeel. Finish:- Medium length, dry. Slightly harsh. Vibrant and pulsing. — at The Whisky Bar, Kuala Lumpur.

нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

Mark24 Expert Senior 80 28 jun 2017 3:07 pm

нос 79 · вкус 81 · финиш 76

dram-drinker Connoisseur 88 28 feb 2018 9:00 pm
Rather light but very drinkable - qualifies as daily dram - good stuff!
Lu Cifer Connoisseur 86 11 dec 2019 8:35 pm
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Нос86Slightly fruity, sweet, some wood, vanilla, rum, a hint of coconut
Вкус87fruity, spicy, sweet, full, aromatic
Финиш86a warm, very long soft, sweet-spicy finish, oak, not bitter, round and very pleasant.
Dramtastic.86 Expert Senior 83 31 may 2020 10:55 pm

нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 82

Vaso_Mtsituri Member Junior 80 04 dec 2020 8:23 pm
Enhanced the aromas coming from the Distillery. Extra maturation in rum cask gives more spiciness compared to the 12 Single barrel. Good for the price, if you know and live rum finish Whiskys

нос 83 · вкус 78 · финиш 78

Emperor69 Expert Junior 83 03 jul 2021 4:50 pm
Category: Single Malt Producer and bottler: Balvenie Distillery (William Grant & Sons) Region: Speyside ABV: 43% Volume: 700 ml Bottling date: 04/06/2020 Cask Type: Ex-Bourbon Casks + Rum Casks Finish Age: 14YO Filtration: yes Dye: present Nose. Sweet, even slightly cloying, but well balanced with spices. It opens with a typical Balvenie honey nectar with a strong vanilla-malt theme in the style of shortbread or glazed gingerbread, enriched with a mix of plum, apricot and cherry jam with seeds, apple jam with cinnamon, baked orange, the aroma of unripe, still greenish bananas and toffee. Taste. Thanks to the increased strength and density, everything is fine; this whisky does not seem watery, unlike its predecessor Balvenie 12 Double Wood. The taste is full of sweet honey, citrus, vanilla and the same caramelized fruits that were found in the aroma, cinnamon adds spice. Aftertaste. Medium duration. Vanilla, cinnamon, apricot jam. Summary. I didn’t catch any “traces” of tropical fruits (mango, passion fruit, lychee, etc.), which sometimes seem to be found in this type of aging, in the profile of this whisky. Maybe they are there somewhere “phantom”, but hidden by too bright themes of honey, vanilla and boiled, caramelized fruits. So you shouldn’t look for any kind of “exclusivity” here. But what the rum barrels definitely added was additional sweetness and aromatic spicy cinnamon to the already emphatically Speyside profile of the distillery. So we can say that we have before us a small high-quality upgrade of the standard 12, just as light, pleasant, elegant, with a rounded taste of whisky “for every day” (if you can afford it, of course - the regular price tag seems extremely inadequate). I will also note that Balvenie is great for hot weather, when you don’t want something heavy or complex, but just want to have a good time with a glass or something. Score: 83 out of 100.
ARRANOVERLORD Member Senior 84 15 jan 2022 1:23 am
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Нос87Honey, tropical fruits, citrus, faint nuttiness. Vanilla, sugars, rum spice, banana nut bread. Very sweet and very approachable, with little ethanol.
Вкус82Honey, bright fruits. Fleeting woody bitterness. Sweet cane sugar, molasses, vanilla, pastries. Becomes tarter over time, and woodier. Overall mild - not a 'palate bomb', but rather more subtle. In my opinion: could do with more proof and less bitterness, but still very nice.
Финиш82Short and quiet. Bitterness towards the back of the tongue. Citrus and fresh fruit notes remain towards the front of the palate.
uap304 Expert Senior 86 26 aug 2022 8:56 pm
This is an interesting malt. It’s classic Balvenie, but with amped up sweetness and spice, more heavy and powerful than their standard offerings. I’m not a fan of rum and haven’t enjoyed rum-finished whisky in the past, and while there are obvious rum notes in the nose and finish, it is overall palatable and, at times, quite enjoyable.
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Нос88The nose is excellent. Heavy apple, cinnamon, vanilla, honey, and toffee. I feel like the notes on the tin are probably true. There is a strong note of apple cider at times, and sometimes more rummy and cloying with brown sugar sweetness. Oranges, pears, and apricots. It is reminiscent of Glenfiddich 18-year old, which is certainly not a bad thing in my book. Very nice nose.
Вкус86Medium-heavy, dense and powerful, sweet and spice arrival. Toffee and cream, orange and banana. Nicely tangy at times, at other times more on the musty and bitter side. Beeswax. Grain sweet. The palate is less spectacular than the nose.
Финиш83The finish is what lets me down here. Spicy, dry, and with a lingering stale note that I associate with rum. Raisins, maple syrup, and brown sugar so you’re getting these notes related to the rum finish coming through. Maybe you’ll like that more than I do. Less obvious: cinnamon, lavender, and vanilla crème.
aquataste Expert Senior 82 25 mar 2024 8:49 pm
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Нос83Very fresh, a bit floral, a lot of fresh oak with rum esters, fresh exotic fruits, fresh mango and figs, a little pineapple, fresh vanilla, a little caramel and toffee, cane sugar, molasses, lemongrass appear in the background
Вкус82Fresh, rum esters with a slight bitterness of fresh oak, a lot of buttery notes, fresh sweet vanilla, a bit of caramel and toffee, exotic fruits, cane sugar, molasses, lemongrass, a pinch of pepper and cinnamon
Финиш81Medium length, fresh with a delicate bitterness of fresh oak, rum esters with exotic fruits, a lot of buttery notes, fresh sweet vanilla, a bit of caramel and toffee
Will_iam Connoisseur 85 04 may 2024 2:31 pm

нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

Kantenmechaniker Connoisseur 83 03 oct 2024 11:24 pm
Quite a decent whisky that is easy to drink, the rum influence gives an extra kick in the mouth
FrancoM Expert Junior 83 22 nov 2025 11:45 am

нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 82

malograna Expert Senior 84 02 jun 2026 9:15 am

нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 84

GibbonGorilla Member Senior 86 18 jan 2014 9:19 pm

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 87

Hvdree Connoisseur 86 23 mar 2014 10:03 pm

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

Jean-Brice Expert Senior 84 28 jun 2014 9:42 am
nice find, good daily dram
Playdie Member Senior 85 20 oct 2014 1:59 pm

нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 80

Nos90 Member Junior 82 29 nov 2014 4:50 pm

нос 82 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

Georges Connoisseur 81 15 may 2016 3:31 pm
Torfding Expert Senior 84 23 aug 2016 10:01 am
Pollenflug Expert Senior 84 21 jan 2017 11:09 am
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domani Connoisseur 87 08 apr 2017 9:15 pm
An exotic-fruity single malt as I had not yet in the glass. If you are looking for the raisin rum chocolate or just want to find the classic rum flavor in whisky will not find it here. It is a soft, creamy and full-bodied Balvenie. The aromatic spice is an ideal counterpoint to the exotic fruits, creating a harmonious balance and balance. Absolutely recommendable - 08.04.2017
talkingaboutwhisky Connoisseur 83 16 jun 2017 10:45 pm
malthead-1984 Expert Senior 84 26 nov 2017 6:28 pm
nice easy drinking for a poker night
WhiskyNotes Expert Senior 82 17 sep 2018 7:17 pm
https://www.whiskynotes.be/2018/balvenie/balvenie-caribbean-cask-14-years/ Nose: sweet, with buttery vanilla cake and yellow apples up front. Some creamy coconut, honey and toffee. Apricots and bananas. Golden raisins soaked in rum. Light leafy oak in the background. Rather fruity but I’m not getting the tropical notes that some seem to find here. Mouth: again creamy and full-bodied, with pureed banana, apple and sugarcane juice. Now added hints of pineapple on syrup. Vanilla again, with sweet oak and cloves. Finish: medium, oaky, on orange peel, vanilla and freshly sawn oak. It feels slightly engineered but that’s the only real complaint. You have to like very sweet and creamy whisky though.
wbarchive_875995 Expert Junior — 10 mar 2019 8:34 am
The impression of the Roma is either there or not. Drinking, moderately burning fruit and confectionery drink.
HnZRock Member Senior 86 06 sep 2020 7:09 pm
Saftkenner Connoisseur 85 29 mar 2021 9:05 pm
A beautiful and harmonious summer whisky with a very sweet and fruity nose. Alcohol is well integrated, but that's to be expected at just 43% and 14 years of age. One could almost be thankful that this bottling "even" got 43% alcohol strength, when much older malts like the 21-year-old Madeira Cask or the 21-year-old Portwood are bottled with only 40% as standard. *cough!*
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Нос87Honey, pear, vanilla, meadow flowers, tropical fruits, sap orange, delicate oak spice, honeydew melon. Also gives off a great freshness...
Вкус85Stronger oak and also not as sweet as the nose suggested. Vanilla, Mango, White Pepper, Juice Orange.
Финиш84medium length honey, vanilla, lime.
jvanopstal Expert Senior 79 06 sep 2021 10:21 am
A nice and soft whisky with indeed a good influence of the rum cask
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Нос80Strong with citrus and vanilla
Вкус79Sweet with citrus, vanilla and rum
Финиш79Medium long and a bit spicy with oak and vanilla
dominikbraun Connoisseur 83 11 jan 2022 11:14 pm

нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 81

joeynoreen Expert Senior 83 24 may 2022 10:30 am

нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 82

kbs26 Connoisseur 84 05 nov 2023 11:05 pm

нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

bowtoyourlord Member Senior 85 04 jan 2024 1:30 am
Surprisingly good. Sweet rum barrel, paired with balvenie results in unique, sweet but still whisky taste. Despite not reviewing core ranged well-known whiskies with few exclusions, this one is an exclusion at it's finest. Tasted a long time ago, so no detailed description can be provided.
RamiW Expert Senior 83 10 oct 2024 3:19 am
Simple, but still enjoyable for a dram or two. I can appreciate the cask influence.
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Нос84Sugar cane, apple, banana, barley, marzipan, spices.
Вкус83Candied apples, honey, banana.
Финиш82Short, with spices and sugar.
cachalot14 Connoisseur 82 03 mar 2025 10:26 am

нос 82 · вкус 83 · финиш 82

kawhi Expert Senior 86 29 nov 2025 2:53 am
blind
davitrin Member Senior 86 31 dec 2025 6:42 pm
Very good and sweet finish.
Dirac Connoisseur 85 17 apr 2026 5:46 am
Approachable. Even friends who were trying whisky for the first time really liked it.
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Нос86Elegant fruity aroma
Вкус85A little sweet and a little strong
Финиш85medium and long
M3taal Member Junior 87 04 apr 2014 11:05 pm

нос 88 · вкус 85 · финиш 91

wekke Expert Senior — 14 dec 2014 1:24 pm
International Spirits Challenge 2014 - Gold Medal - Distillers' Single Malts between 13 and 20 years old International Spirits Challenge 2014 - Silver Medal - Distillers' Single Malts between 13 and 20 years old International Wine & Spirit Competition 2014 - Silver OUTSTANDING - Scotch Single Malt - Speyside
FC Sunderland Member Senior 80 29 jul 2015 11:01 pm

нос 79 · вкус 76 · финиш 75

TurboMcKwek Connoisseur 84 06 sep 2015 5:09 pm

нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

JacobaEd Connoisseur 85 08 feb 2016 9:46 pm

нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

Bart Joosten Expert Senior 85 28 mar 2016 8:29 pm

нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 84

jeoff Expert Junior 84 06 aug 2017 10:50 pm

нос 84 · вкус 86 · финиш 82

KOQ24 Expert Junior 77 08 sep 2017 12:31 am
Nose: Spices, malty, honey, Brown Sugar, Cinnamon, Vanilla, Grapefruit, Apricot, Caramel, Toast, Pannacotta, Mango, Pears, Red Apple, Paprika, Spruce, Bourbon Taste: Strong Arrival. Strong spicyness, Rum-soaked Raisins, Milk Chocolate, Toast, slightly sour, slightly okay, Plums, Vanilla, Orange, Peach, Caramel Finish: Long with a strong Alcohol note. Overall: Not as heavy of a Rum note as expected. This is a worthy step up from the Balvenie 12 Double Wood. A really fine Malt.

нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 70

oppi Expert Senior 79 25 feb 2018 12:02 pm
Portfolioman Expert Senior 82 12 may 2019 10:32 pm
good drinkable, consistent
Igitor Connoisseur 85 01 dec 2019 5:44 pm
Tried as a sample, I do not need a big bottle ... The PLV is fine, there are better malts for the price
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Нос85Very sweet with orange and lemon. Unfortunately not complex
Вкус86Sweet with a lot of rum. The taste is good, that's all
Финиш84Finish slightly bitter, loses quickly
claymore84 Expert Senior 83 25 feb 2020 5:11 pm
Tasted on 11-23-2019 at InterWhisky, Frankfurt.

нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 82

dissonance Expert Senior 85 05 jul 2021 9:50 am
RATING: 85pts – |83 – 86 (B) → Good| — Not a “must”, but a nice-to-have.
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Нос86The nose is very fruity and delicate with hints of ripe and juicy red apple, vanilla cookies and honey cake.
Вкус85The taste is sweet and pretty delicious with notes of honey cake again, sweet baking spices, citruses and vanilla.
Финиш83The finish is pretty short by pleasant with a hints of bitter flowers, malt followed by spicy oak and caramel.
EvilAFI Connoisseur 86 18 sep 2021 5:07 am
This is a guilty pleasure bottle, just simple and enjoyable. The rich honey malt Balvenie has is something to admire, but it comes as a cost. This one adds a unique twist with the rum cask adding extra sweet and spice notes.
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Нос88Sweet, honey drizzled apples, light exotic spices, a bright malt, and candied lemons
Вкус86Smooth rich and round, honey, malty, orchard fruits, spices are balanced and more bold here, light pepper
Финиш85Peppery, apple juice, a touch drying and on the short-medium side
The_Osprey Expert Senior 77 01 apr 2022 3:54 pm
Balvenie Caribbean Cask Aged 14 Years, 43%. 30ml sample Jan 2022. Light amber or dark golden. Aroma is a mix of bready and sugar syrup impressions. Bread and butter pudding made with golden syrup. Bread crusts. Touch of apple. Okay, and at least it still seems to retain at least some of its spirit character. Body is lightly oily. Taste is light for the body if that makes sense. The decent body tricks the mind into thinking there’s more than there is. Again it’s bready, some dried apple, papery oak, hints of dental rinse, the rum cask influence is noticeable but subtle – a good thing. The soft blackberry note along with the bready flavours somehow makes me think of eggy pastry. The lingering cask bitterness is soft. It’s okay – it could have been worse anyway, based on my experience of other rum cask finished whiskies. My score of 3.2/77 may be slightly kind
KyleRiemen Expert Senior 84 27 jan 2023 8:40 pm
The first whisky that tasted really good to me at the same time, but I was really disappointed because it is more in the direction of bourbon casks, although rum casks are specified. Neither taste nor smell are in the direction of tropical fruits. 43% alcohol is basically okay, but at this price I expect 46%, no chill filtration and, above all, no sugar colouring. Although it fits perfectly into my prey scheme, I won't buy it again for the above reasons. My favorite rum finish is still the Teeling.
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Нос82Needs some time in the glass. Lemony, honey, pear, a bit nutty, all in all very round and pleasant, but where's the rum?
Вкус85Vanilla, honey, nut, very mild and pleasant, but here too there are only memories of rum, I probably only taste it because I'm expecting it, a pity. This whisky would be a good entry-level whisky for me because of its "flatness", it reminds me of a bitter Glenmorangie 10 that has been fortified to 43%.
Финиш85Short, but quite decent finish, also with a taste of vanilla and honey, also flat, I still like it.
KrolikMorski Expert Senior 85 20 apr 2023 12:45 am

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MeMyWifeandWhisky Expert Senior 82 14 sep 2023 8:10 pm
Nose: On the sweeter side overall, some brown sugar, cereal notes, a bit creamy. Vanilla flowers, a bit of sweetened condensed milk, and soft oak is there but not very bitter. Really, it's somewhat soft in general, with caramel sugars, some white wine, and later, a touch of leather and hint of ethanol. Palate: Palate starts of slightly more dry than expected, actually, still on the soft side; mouthfeel is medium-thin. The notes of vanilla and cream, caramelized sugar and mild oak linger from the nose, but then we're in new territory: touch of char, coconut, and instead of brown sugar, now it's more like simple syrup or maple syrup. There is also a bit more fruit on this palate: pineapple and underripe pear, as well as banana bread. All topped off with a bit of cinnamon baking spice. Finish: Light and nicely sweet, sweeter as it goes on, but slightly short in length; the cinnamon spice from the end of the palate lingers, as well as some maltiness and a more distinct rum cask signature. Plenty of sugary creamy cereal notes, almost sickly sweet at times. Late in the palate, a hint of darker fruit like plum. Final Note: This is nice and pleasant, not really going to offend anyone with its sweeter mellow notes. Decent stuff, but maybe a bit too soft? Would be a good casual sipper, but might not have the complexity that leads to more interesting exploration of flavors. On top of that, the price has been rising on this bottle, a bit too fast; while it has a decent age statement, the depth and intricacy that should come from the maturation period isn't quite there, which makes this a slightly tough sell.
Damek Connoisseur 83 20 nov 2023 3:33 pm
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Нос84Nose: Vanilla, toffee, molasses, sugar syrup, cane sugar, molasses, sweet fruits, peach, apricot, a delicately perceptible mixture of exotic fruits, pineapple, mango, spices, a bit of tobacco, nicely arranged. 84.00
Вкус82Taste: Very similar to the aroma, first of all buttery sweet, vanilla, sugary, light, diluted white sugar syrup, then fruity, a bit tart, apricot, a lot of wood, pepper, ginger, cinnamon. 82.50
Финиш83Finish: medium long, warming, similarly to the aroma and taste, the sweetness of sugar and molasses prevails, a bit of bitter caramel, a bit of tart fruit, it is tart, a lot of wood, anise. 83.00
MGHOW Member Senior 86 23 mar 2024 3:25 pm
Sloshy sweet and juicy. An interesting experiment. A touch dry on the end.
Kempel Expert Junior 85 15 apr 2025 1:29 pm
you get the classic honey and sweetnes combined with the spiciness of the Rumcask - a good everyday dram, the finish is not too long in the glass

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Stefan_Neumair Member Senior 74 28 may 2025 5:19 pm
There are certainly much better rum cask whiskies. It's too expensive for what it can do.
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Нос70Coconut, Tropical Fruits, Butterscotch, Pepper, Dust, Alcohol Sharpness
Вкус78Coconut confectionery, mild creamy fruit candy, bitter wood, vanilla, caramel
Финиш74Coconut milk, bitterness
anter Expert Senior 78 03 may 2026 3:21 am
The whisky isn't particularly bad, it just doesn't have much character or uniqueness. It's underpowered and overpriced. The casks aren't the best in the world either. In my opinion, the bottling is far too weak, especially considering what it should be. And at these prices! Price-performance ratio: Medium-Low, Low. Would I buy it again?: No.
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Нос80Banana peels, blackened bananas. Burnt brown sugar. Sugarcane husks. Sweet red apples. Apricot jam. Vanilla muffins. Powdered sugar. Oddly enough, one side like tincture of iodine or cough syrup from the back. A bit of plastickyness and a hint of molasses, of course. Roasted malt biscuits. Not too complex or unusual. Okay.
Вкус81Medium sweetness. A body that's slightly above average, if not too low. Red apple again. Slight floral notes and apricot jam again. Warm spices; cinnamon and cloves primarily. A hint of whole black peppercorns and vanilla bean afterwards. Bitter honey (with chili flakes or black pepper). Crispy undertones. Biscuit-like. A little underpowered, but not a bad palate.
Финиш74A low-intensity, rather bland finish. Slight grassy notes, floral notes, and sugarcane juice. A hint of quince sweetness and crispness. Not much more. Too characterless and quiet. Unfortunately, bad.
Part-Time-Alcoholic Member Junior 82 05 sep 2015 10:43 pm

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Archer Connoisseur 85 20 nov 2015 11:25 pm

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jhut Expert Junior — 29 dec 2015 10:42 pm
Whisky Tasting, Café de Toeter in Groningen, 27-12-2015
jankes Expert Senior 84 01 mar 2016 8:00 pm

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Achany Connoisseur 86 30 may 2016 7:54 am
there is a lot of fruit, vanilla, spices. the rum cask is just perfect! good summer Whisky, light but still rich and enough complexity to really enjoy it.

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J23 Expert Junior — 07 aug 2016 11:53 am

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AdelphosHume Expert Senior 87 25 oct 2016 6:20 pm
The use of dunnage warehousing has added a pleasant note in both the smell and taste. There seems to be a bit of batch variation.My first dram of this, a year ago, was musty and unpleasantly bitter. My latest was very pleasant and enjoyable.
MM-Speyside Expert Senior 81 19 nov 2016 9:48 am

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EinSpatzUnterVielen Expert Senior 83 12 aug 2017 12:08 pm

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M@lt M@n Member Senior 73 28 jan 2018 12:34 pm
Very good whisky, a typical Balvenie. The first impression when tasting is very good: mild and fruity. Unfortunately, he disappeared very quickly on the finish.

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WhiskyBjorn83 Expert Senior 72 07 jun 2018 4:22 pm
18-03-2017 / 12-10-2017 / 03-11-2024
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Нос75tropical fruit, passion fruit, toffee
Вкус70vanilla, apples, mango, hint of oranges, bitter of rum
Финиш70vanilla
tomjcollins85 Expert Senior 82 20 jul 2018 4:47 pm
Scores in the to 40's and 50's seems a little ridiculous, as does the 100 that's floating around! I prefer the Doublewood, as I prefer more chocolatey/creamy notes, but this is still a decent dram. Would I buy it again? Probably not, as I'd rather spend the extra £20 on the DW.
Totoro Connoisseur 85 18 jun 2019 9:04 pm
I've had worse contemporary Balvenies. This actually works pretty well. The rum cask adds a brooding sweetness that, while pretty heavy and thick, only provides the backbone for the malt instead of drowning it out. Pretty well done.
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Нос84A bit bourbon-like (sweet and woody) with added layers of christmas spices and baking dough. Some Mexican mole (or deep-dark cocoa paste), for reasons that escape me. Loads of marzipan and a tiny bit of glue (again: much like a bourbon). It's far from sophisticated, but it's good fun and thoroughly un-boring.
Вкус85Okay body for 43%, and a good, clean, and well-defined development. Sweet throughout, but with a good push from the oak at the end. Oodles of caramel and spices. Again: not all that refined, but pretty damn entertaining.
Финиш86Solid, substantial afterglow, with a bit of pepper and a lot of dark chocolate. I'm not mad at this at all.
SRB Connoisseur 82 09 dec 2019 11:05 pm

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Mapl Connoisseur 87 10 oct 2020 6:58 am

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wbarchive_526950 Connoisseur 80 12 jun 2021 8:18 am
The rum cask can be clearly felt. Unfortunately, it is too alcoholic, bubbly and not very complex.
herby.usa Connoisseur 85 08 feb 2023 3:52 pm
Sweet, caramel, fruit, vanilla, tropical flavors (from the rum): pineapple, coconut, mango. Slightly peppery attack, becomes spicy, tropical fruits, slightly oaky, becomes nice and creamy/oily in the mouth. nuttiness, sweet Keeps the taste aromas in the mouth, the oak makes itself felt (mouth becomes dry).

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blackmind1975 Member Senior 85 05 apr 2023 8:48 pm

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kornelb Member Senior 82 28 may 2023 9:41 pm
Creamy, molasses, spices, fruit from the orchard, vanilla, quite long finish, price/quality ratio disappointing.
Whiskyisfordrinking Expert Senior — 15 jun 2023 9:18 am
N: quite strong and alcoholic, fruity notes, rum, pineapple. G: sharp and rum-heavy, intense, Jamaican rum, powerful. A: Lovely again here, but heavily rum-heavy. I find it a bit too rum-intensive, a bit too much Jamaican rum influence.
junyvyao Connoisseur 84 20 mar 2025 7:56 am

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Ummixhead Expert Junior 84 28 nov 2025 9:10 pm
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Нос85Vanilla, wood, spices. A touch of sweetness, apricot, plum, crème brûlée.
Вкус84Spices, honey, pepper, buttery, smooth
Финиш83Spices, honey, pepper, buttery, smooth
WARciech Expert Senior 86 04 aug 2026 4:20 pm

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Ganga Expert Senior 84 15 nov 2013 2:39 am
I have to say I normally don't like rum finished whiskies but this is good.
pilgrim77 Expert Senior 86 14 dec 2014 9:50 pm
Sweet, honeyed nose, with plenty of additional vanilla and spices from the rum cask. A dusting of icing sugar and some ripe apricots help keep the spices in balance. Similarly sweet, fruity and honeyed on the palate without a trace of alcohol burn. A medium-length sweet and spicy finish is entirely in keeping with what came before. I really like this dram, but only when I am in the mood for something sweet. It is definitely a step up in quality from the entry level Balvenies I have tried previously. Not too bad value either for a 14yo when on sale in Tesco (I paid just over £30).
Ciro Connoisseur 86 06 apr 2015 8:49 am

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EarlMobile Expert Junior 84 08 dec 2015 8:31 am
Beautifully flavored whisky with many exotic fruits and a lot of sweetness. For me Rumaroma is a bit too dominant. If you like that but here is served well.
Maurice_M2 Connoisseur 82 04 feb 2016 7:03 am

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lukeboone Expert Junior 85 12 mar 2017 8:56 am

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EinSpatzUnterVielen Expert Senior 83 11 aug 2017 12:48 pm
Hmm, I do not get enough of this malt. A bit of tropical fruit and coconut in the nose, a little vanilla, pear, coconut (nut) and a little barrel in the mouth ... rather disappointing
Dre73 Connoisseur 85 24 nov 2017 5:00 pm

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Glenfarclas-Fan Member Senior 89 03 nov 2018 9:32 pm
The Balvenie was the first Carribbean cask-finished I tried in Edinburgh two years ago. He still leads the list of rum-matured whiskys for me. I associate this pronounced fresh, fruity smell and taste with the Caribbean.
Alex Fridays Expert Senior 84 27 jan 2019 4:56 pm
Colour: amber. Nose: sweet with spices, honey, apples, fudge, cake with powdered sugar, floral, beewax, oak and perfume notes. Mouth: sweet and spicy with apples, honey and oak notes. Finish: middle, sweet and spicy with honey, oak, perfume, floral notes. The Balvenie Caribbean Cask is a well balanced, sweet and spicy whisky. I gave 84 points.
keizerjos Expert Senior 86 05 feb 2020 12:27 am
This is not for nothing bottle 3. With a nice cane sugar aroma, the scent immediately lives up to its origin, matured in rum barrels. It is smooth, fresh, fruity, tropical (banana, pineapple) whisky that makes you very happy and makes you long for more, that breaks through the liquor versus liqueur boundary and has probably caused an unpleasant number of hangovers, something I do the Toast Or also suspect American Oak. The 89 points I ever gave for it may be just a little too much honor. Corrected to 86 points.
ThorstenH Connoisseur 74 10 dec 2020 8:18 pm
71-80 – Fine, like to drink by time

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McWilliams Member Junior 88 28 jan 2021 12:02 am
Malthead19 Connoisseur 77 06 may 2021 10:07 am
- a delicious single malt with a rum finish - However, according to my assessment, there could / should be more taste in comparison to the 12 year old Double Wood. Would have expected a little more here.
YD84 Expert Senior 86 01 oct 2021 12:38 am

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Mascht Expert Senior 86 05 feb 2022 9:17 pm
Very pleasing malt, nice and round with great honey aromas, unfortunately only 43%, at cask strength that would be a cracker.
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Нос87sweet and sour fruity notes of rock candy, kiwis, lemons, multivitamin juice, almond slivers and honey gingerbread
Вкус85mild and pleasantly oily, beeswax, pannacotta and sweet rum
Финиш87long, oil, wax and honey notes remain
RGill Expert Senior 65 08 sep 2023 2:27 pm
Not my taste. I'm not a big fan of rhum finish.
themaltstars Expert Junior 79 12 apr 2024 9:15 pm

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KIMCHIBaby Connoisseur 84 21 may 2024 5:33 am
The scent is really good... Balvenie's unique honey scent is really impressive, but it's either because of the age or the low alcohol content. It's a shame that the taste doesn't match the scent. It's a taste that makes me curious about Balvenie CS products.
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Нос87Green apple, honey, acacia, red apple
Вкус83Flour, tropical fruits, green apples, honey
Финиш82Malty, honey, green apple
Peatyjohn Expert Senior 80 23 apr 2025 7:35 pm
Initial hit of harsh bitterness. Getting hints of toffee, honey, banana, vanilla, sweet malts. Strong spicy fruit finish. Once again quite disappointing as I have tried better renditions at half the price , try its sister distillery Glenfiddich next door for instance. Better than the American Toast, which does not say much given how poor that was . Once again disappointed, by a whisky that I would love to enjoy.
Gronqvist Expert Senior 87 24 feb 2014 5:14 pm
John Barleycorn Connoisseur 87 08 aug 2014 11:17 pm
Willie JJ Expert Senior 86 28 dec 2014 8:36 pm
There may be a little too much acetone on the nose, but this is a delicious whisky.
Segens Connoisseur 87 31 oct 2015 2:34 pm
worth a try and definitely its money (47€)
Bendrachm Member Senior — 11 jul 2016 12:17 pm
NOSE: Tropical. Lots of sugarcane (rum). Green apples, bananas. Sweet and bitter honey. Some mint and wax. Acetone. TASTE: Complex. Creamy/oily, Caramel. Burned orange peel (marmalade). Followed by some subtle spices. FINISH: Sweet. Honey, maybe some toffee, vanilla. A rich concentrated fruitiness that then gives way to a slightly dry oak. WATER: Tames the tropical fruitiness in the nose and slightly adds spices and dark chocolate. The finish is long, warm and spicy with sweet vanilla on the tail.
Mascht Expert Senior 86 09 oct 2016 10:28 am
Glenfarclas-Fan Member Senior 89 01 nov 2016 8:12 pm
Pleasant whisky
DutchKarma Member Senior 84 31 dec 2016 5:28 pm

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Dre73 Connoisseur 85 24 nov 2017 5:00 pm
spigray Connoisseur 86 04 aug 2018 2:52 pm
hogsheadwhisky Expert Senior 85 08 jan 2020 4:11 pm
The nose really knows how to please. Especially when it is warm and muggy - just like right here - the nose of this malt mentally accompanies you to the beach in the Caribbean. In the mouth and finish, the rum is more likely to be noticed as a Mount Gay than a diplomatico with a high sugar content. The more austere note comes through. The nose leads you to expect that the sweetness will continue in the mouth - which I didn't. I'm still not sure what to think of him. I like it very much from the nose, especially for the summer evening sniffer. But in terms of taste and finish - I don't know yet. I think I have to taste it again.
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Нос87There is beautiful light gold in the glass and small but numerous oily tracks are tracing the edge of the glass. At the beginning, when you smell it for the first time, the alcohol tickles your nose slightly. Then comes a bouquet of chubby sweetness after brown sugar and exotic fruitiness, which is not sour but so fruity sweet. Want to be really tasty to bite into. The raisin comes out after the first sip. Raisins in sugar.
Вкус84I mouth, at the first sip, surprisingly less sweet than the nose suggests. Fruit is no longer noticeable. No more raisins. I get more spice and oak, parsed with a tingle on the tongue. However, the mouthfeel is pleasantly soft and smooth.
Финиш83Even at the end there is little to taste from the fruity side. The oak with a noticeable bitterness, more towards chocolate with a higher cocoa content, is present. At the very end there is a hint of raisin. Not their sweetness but the taste of dried grapes. Finish but of a short nature.
Valérie Expert Senior 83 12 jun 2020 9:09 am

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Willum Connoisseur 84 18 aug 2020 10:16 am

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r0back55 Expert Junior 84 20 dec 2020 9:09 pm
Very nice nose: apples, cherries, redberries. Taste: malt, vanilla, honey, oak barrel Finish: light, not very long, but sweet
McWilliams Member Junior 88 28 jan 2021 12:00 am
hafssol Expert Junior 75 05 mar 2021 9:16 pm
I'm a bit torn about being convinced or not by this one. On one hand, the rum cask doesn't add so much to the typical smooth wood and fruity Balvenie taste; on the other one, the result can be perceived even as too sweet for a malt of such age. Trying to keep a balance, it displays prominent vanilla and oak notes, infused in an overall sweetness, which barely goes into mellow. Maybe a bit too sweet for my taste, and for its 43 abv, partially released by some nutty, oak and fruity aftertaste. I've been very curious about this one, but not sure I'd buy it again for the price you can generally find it in online shops.
MLE Connoisseur 84 05 apr 2021 2:21 am

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Don Cassi Expert Senior 69 08 jul 2021 10:17 am
Very mild and sweet on the nose with a hint of vanilla. Reminds of butter cake. Compared to the standard Double Wood, it is much more reserved and of course without the fruit notes of the sherry barrel. The rum barrel is slightly in the background. Mainly sweet and mild again in the mouth. Slightly nutty finish, but not as intense as the Double Wood. Altogether less complex, sweet and mild whisky, which is not worth the extra charge compared to the Double Wood. The rum barrel hardly contributes to the whisky and I wouldn't ascribe the age to it in a blind tasting. Grade: 3+
fnk Expert Senior 82 13 jul 2022 4:45 pm
CellarToberi Expert Senior 90 17 apr 2023 4:05 pm
Matured in ex-bourbon casks. Finished in ex-rum casks. Chill-filtered. Coloured. Thick fast primary legs. Mid-size slow secondary legs. Rare droplets.
Vas Connoisseur 84 13 jun 2023 7:10 am

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Jimbeau Connoisseur 83 23 dec 2024 10:58 am

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paaliversen Expert Senior 88 03 feb 2026 8:13 pm
Sweet and well balanced

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EliR07 Newbie — 06 feb 2014 5:32 pm
John Barleycorn Connoisseur 87 08 aug 2014 11:01 pm

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[2stoned] aKu Expert Senior 85 27 nov 2014 10:20 pm
In the nose, the rum is very noticeable and looks quite lovely and caressing. In the mouth and especially on the finish, a distinct bitterness prevails, with which one would not have counted on the verriechen forth.
DrinkingWhisky Expert Senior 67 10 aug 2015 3:09 pm
Tasted 11/10/2013.
PeterCr Expert Junior 84 05 feb 2016 8:31 pm
Casks clearly recognizable in the nose. There are some dynamics in the taste but nose is a bit closed. Slightly unbalanced in my view (too much sweetness and a bit alcoholic). Still a good value for money.Like the complexity and nice twist the rum casks seem to give it. 83-85
Dramany Member Senior 83 30 oct 2016 2:23 pm
Rum and citrus notes in the nose, light leather with sweet lemon in the mouth
HammerHead Connoisseur 82 24 feb 2017 10:16 pm
Nice sweet fruity tropical notes in the nose and initial taste, which eventually disappear almost completely. This clearly lacks in development. Still a good whisky though, but not worth the price tag of over €50 in my opinion.

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Th3WhiskyColl3ctor Expert Junior 87 09 apr 2017 4:39 pm

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hs305 Connoisseur 82 01 may 2017 9:35 pm
[September, 2010]  I had this dram during a Prof. Schobert tasting at Bonn. In my old rating system (ten scales that translate into WB points: 50 - 66 - 75 - 80 - 82,5 - 85 - 87,5 - 90 - 92,5 - 95) I scored it 82,5. My notes state a punchy nose with some rum aromas.  The taste is soft with just hints of rum flavours (hard to identify).
horstpedia Expert Senior 77 27 apr 2018 9:59 pm

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Falnor Connoisseur 73 11 nov 2018 1:01 am
A very friendly and easy malt with emphasis on sweetness. The percentage is low enough and little to none raw edges. Because of this, I find it also somewhat boring. Nothing wrong and it can make lot's of people happy, but it's just too much sugar coated.
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Нос73Plain vanilla, honey and caramel. Well the start of any malt. Mapple sirop, cane sugar with pastry and cake. Coconut cookies, the filling of an oreo and twinkies. Pff, with that writen, this looks like a winner for the sweet tooth.
Вкус74There is enough honey to be found. Mashed banana, also lot's of abricot and apple. Somehow this is more fruit and citrus like and less sugar/ cake as was the nose.
Финиш72The sweetness remains till the end. Brown sugar, caramel sweets,
davidloosli Expert Senior 83 18 sep 2019 1:19 pm
dhMaki Expert Junior 84 14 jan 2020 12:39 am
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Нос82Creamy toffee with tropical fruit notes of papaya and banana. In addition, there is a sweet, soft scent.
Вкус82First a sweetish oak note, followed by vanilla and a fruity character of pineapple and papaya.
Финиш81Soft and medium length with vanilla and oak tones, as well as some fruit
IIIZIII Expert Senior 84 01 apr 2020 8:01 am
2020.03.31.
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Нос85Balvenie is very clean and obvious here. It is not swamped at all, but shows a nice synergy with the rum sweetness.
Вкус84On the palate, I feel like, it is very one dimensional. A lots of honey and beeswax which is definitely to my liking.
Финиш83Very slightly bitter towards to the finish. The rum is very prevalent here. Chestnut honey
Shining_Bright Member Senior 73 13 may 2021 3:07 pm
It's ok, nothing more. Shame about the irn-bru e130 glow. No rum influence. Would not buy again.
Lukas_Kiene Expert Senior 83 11 jan 2022 5:53 pm

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Osir1es Member Senior 86 02 mar 2022 6:31 pm
I would say that this whisky almost repeats its 12-year-old counterpart in almost everything, a slight spice appears in aroma and taste, but that’s about it
stalker1971 Expert Senior 83 04 dec 2022 12:32 pm

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bankimate Connoisseur 81 10 jan 2023 8:29 pm

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Ozzyosbourne007 Expert Senior 82 23 jul 2024 8:18 pm

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MarnickBleeker Expert Senior 84 10 aug 2024 4:24 pm
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Нос80sour green apple, not very interesting as it doesn't get any further than this, even after a few minutes of breathing.
Вкус87still quite thick in texture. here the whisky really makes a leap in quality. Creamy, honey, here too the green apples can be found but much more pleasant than just the sour in the nose. It is fresh and fruity, just reminds me of the green packs double fresh...
Финиш86the finish is not very long, but it is good. the flavors in the mouth linger for a while and the alcohol is well integrated.
Dionysus Connoisseur 86 05 mar 2025 7:33 pm

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joep Expert Senior 84 07 mar 2014 7:15 pm

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drkrylov Connoisseur 87 22 apr 2015 8:47 pm

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WhiskyCask Member Senior — 08 may 2015 11:42 am
Balvenie goes tropical! Review of the Balvenie Caribbean Cask: http://maltandoak.com/balvenie-goes-tropical/
Doctor B. Expert Senior 84 13 oct 2015 6:44 pm

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Thermidor Connoisseur 80 19 nov 2015 8:31 am
Uninspiring. I couldn't tell a rum cask was involved if it wasn't printed on the label, and the general quality of this whisky is that of travel retail wares.
Daan Tje Connoisseur 85 24 mar 2016 4:00 pm

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Dramned! Expert Senior 84 13 jun 2016 8:43 pm
What I always want to scream out loud at whiskys with an alcohol level below 46%: "THIS IS TOO LITTLE !!"

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rpvdwel Connoisseur 84 23 jul 2016 6:11 pm

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LordIslay Expert Senior 81 09 oct 2016 9:41 am

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XinTriX Member Senior 84 29 nov 2016 4:09 pm

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sammy01 Expert Junior 84 23 jan 2017 4:09 pm

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njjack Newbie 85 22 nov 2017 12:14 am

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whiskyd Expert Senior 76 26 oct 2018 9:53 pm

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RobIsrael Member Senior 82 01 mar 2019 2:59 pm
I think Balvenie produces a great spirit but the finish in rum casks makes it too sweet for my taste. Not a bad whisky by the way.
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Нос85Very sweet, vanilla, honey, caramel, some fruitiness too but also sweet fruits like banana, coconut and peaches.
Вкус82More barley, but also sweet vanilla, banana and peaches.
Финиш80Finish is quite malty, more oak less fruit.
Martin1965 Expert Senior 90 19 mar 2019 4:00 pm
Stanzeflasche Connoisseur 85 10 oct 2019 9:04 pm
Beautiful balance between vanilla, white fruits, the amber influence of rum and sweet caramel. Overall, it's fresh, fruity and slightly salty. On the palate, citrus fruits, cane syrup and white grapes, pineapple, mango, banana, papaya, but also grapefruit, blood orange, all very woody. Tropical scents, herbaceous humidity. Cinnamon, Indian spices. Finish quite long but not very strong, nice, on jujube and redcurrant, vanilla, and some shellfish. It's original and well thought out, as always. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2020/11/the-balvenie-caribbean-cask-14-yo.html

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Echnaton Expert Junior 85 09 oct 2020 8:21 pm
A very well balanced, mild drinkable whisky that has a special note thanks to its rum aroma.
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Нос88On the nose vanilla a hint of coconut, banana, brown cane sugar and juicy sweet raisins. Caribbean feeling spreads.
Вкус86Raisins soaked in rum come to mind, the cane sugar molasses becomes noticeably very exotic, the oak comes through pleasantly.
Финиш82The finish is rather short, the oak is very noticeable, a slight oak bitterness comes through but quickly fades and gives way to chocolate notes.
dimitrios Expert Junior 81 04 may 2021 2:37 pm

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FritzeKrautman Connoisseur 86 08 mar 2022 3:09 pm
This is quite a tasty whisky with nice complexity and impressive entry on the palate. In addition, an amazingly long finish - a purchase candidate. Only the alcohol could be integrated a bit better.
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Нос87Orange, caramel, pine resin, honey, malt, sweetness, slightly cooling alcohol, plasticine, spices, later slightly tart
Вкус86Honey, some bitterness, alcohol a bit aggressive, sweetness, pepper and light fruits
Финиш86Quite a long finish with plasticine, malt, slight bitterness, somewhat aggressive alcohol, oak and caramel
RobNagtegaal Expert Senior 80 01 nov 2022 12:09 pm
nose: tropical fruit, honey pallet: soft creamy, sweet finish: dark chocolat
Manowar Member Senior 90 02 mar 2023 8:51 pm
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Нос87Honey, nutty, chocolate
Вкус92Vanilla, Spicy (including cinnamon) fruity, lemon.
Финиш91Spicy rum flavor. And spicy aftertaste
riven1824 Expert Senior 82 05 aug 2023 10:11 am

нос 82 · вкус 83 · финиш 82

Rockwell Expert Senior 82 02 nov 2023 7:20 am
DramALife Connoisseur 81 18 jan 2024 1:22 am
Tried this a few more times across the years and never thought to write another review, until this day. Lacking depth, the spices dominate. The palate is better than the nose. 81-85 - Another dram welcomed
MaltVader Connoisseur 83 19 sep 2025 7:32 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос84Quite fresh, vanilla, toffee, orchard fruit mixed with citrus, pineapple, sponge cake, hay
Вкус83Molasses, grass, caramel, sponge cake, vanilla pudding, a bit of wood, fruit, canned peaches, pineapple
Финиш83Short - medium, fruity, a bit of nuts, wood, more hay, gets more bitter
Cornflower_the Expert Junior 58 18 sep 2026 2:08 pm
Flat, alcoholic, and stinking—one of the dirtiest whiskies I've ever drunk, and it's unclear what the rum has to do with it; the rating is overstated for the avant-garde nature of this 14-year-old "new make."
DramSlayer Connoisseur 82 20 sep 2026 7:16 pm

нос 82 · вкус 82 · финиш 81

Hans-Ludwig Expert Senior 85 16 feb 2014 6:17 pm
This Balvenie is a bright yellow whisky. The nose is flattered by a wealth of flavors. On the one hand sweet, ripe fruits, maybe grapes. On the other hand, a distinct rum flavor along with vanilla and toffee. Some wood in the background. The taste is strong and round. Again this harmony of the two components: sweetness and fruit and on the other hand a lot of vanilla, toffee and also some wood. A slightly bitter note, such as dark chocolate, shimmers in the background. The aftertaste is light, almost restrained and leaves behind the memory of rum and vanilla. With this whisky, the flavor is even more interesting than the taste. He is very easy going, almost dangerous.
LukeFive Connoisseur 86 22 feb 2014 1:04 am
Definitely worth trying when its reduced in supermarkets
angelus Expert Junior 85 01 sep 2014 9:07 pm

нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 84

Magnus Hillman Expert Senior 84 16 feb 2015 10:52 am
A consistent and well matured Balvenie. Not all distillates are compatible with rum-casks but it suits Balvenie, no doubt. Wish it was without caramel coloring and chill filtration. (Rating interval 82-86p)
drkrylov Connoisseur 87 22 apr 2015 8:47 pm
mer1973 Connoisseur 84 17 dec 2015 1:44 pm

нос 82 · вкус 85 · финиш 83

Whisky-Connaisseur Expert Senior — 11 jan 2016 7:40 pm
This is very Balvenie with a significant tropical impact. A rich and very well balanced dram which has taken some exotic and sensuous notes from the rum. Smooth, honeyed character with added toffee, exotic fruit and warm and lingering spices. A beautiful flavour filled experience, and definitely a whisky to add to the collection. A great value for money! https://www.facebook.com/Whisky-Connaisseur-550443305109776
Dramned! Expert Senior 84 13 jun 2016 8:40 pm
This is without question a very nice and balanced whisky, but I really miss the pressure of the alcohol here. Too bad, that could have been a favorite dram otherwise. Detailed notes with photos: < https://dramned.wordpress.com/2016/06/13/the-balvenie-14-carribian-cask-43/ >
Mimoo21 Expert Senior 81 18 mar 2017 10:07 pm

нос 84 · вкус 80 · финиш 80

Defeatless Connoisseur 84 22 sep 2017 11:40 pm
Nose: Sweet with some honey and pollen. Overall there is a toffee sweetness on the nose Taste: Easy arrival, sweet, again honey. Touch of malted barley, and a small splash of orange juice. Body: Creamy and easy going. Finish: Medium length. There is again a sweet toffee finish, hint of the wood in a bitter note. At last you will get the rum from the finishing. Price: It's getting a bit steep nowadays. Around €50,- should be fair. Presentation: Good, shame they put caramel in it and not bottle @46%. Comments: It is a very good 'daily dram'. Yet prices are creeping up. I won't pay more than €50,- for a bottle of these.

нос 84 · вкус 86 · финиш 86

njjack Newbie 85 22 nov 2017 12:13 am

нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 90

Gloin Expert Senior 85 10 dec 2017 12:34 am
The alcohol content is well below 50%, probably even below 46% I guess. A sherry barrel was probably there. Mouth and Departure are so light that I type on a Bladnoch or an Irishman, the age I lay between 12 and 15 years. blind tasting
SweetPeat Member Senior 80 13 nov 2018 7:56 pm
I would have expected something more heavy syrup sweetness and fruitiness. That it is a Balvenie, I would have recognized blind in any case, the Rumfinish but never. I'm a bit disappointed with this.
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос80Honey, some flowery vanilla, oak, rum I do not think (blind I typed on the Doublewood 12), later comes some orange / tangerine and very light molasses
Вкус81sweet, vanilla, oak, honey, now comes some rum, fruit I do not think, leaves a Balvenie-typical alcoholic tingling, little oak
Финиш80medium (4/10) and spicy
ballunder Member Senior 84 18 jun 2019 4:59 am
N:Caramel, vanilla, some biscuit. some orange but faint P:Some spice, very smooth, a tad syrupy, orange liquer - like a Grand Marnier, maybe Cointreau but not quite so bitter. F:Slightly dry, long tail pleasant enough but I prefer the Balvenie 12 single casks at this price point
Maltlife Expert Junior 82 25 oct 2019 5:52 pm

нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 81

Youngone Expert Senior 84 15 sep 2020 2:32 pm

нос 86 · вкус 83 · финиш 84

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Бутылка Цена WB рейтинг Регион / дистиллерия Скидка vs WA Fair€ vs fair Маркет WB vs маркет Наличие Тип / объём Магазин WB связь
Balvenie 14-year-old 43% ABV
Rum finish Whiskybase
70 cl
63.90 €
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SpeysideBalvenie — -8.7% 60.00 € -6.5% 75.00 € +14.8%
в наличии склад: 7
—70 cl AllesWhisky
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Balvenie 14-year-old 43% ABV
Rum finish Whiskybase
70 cl
67.99 €
WB 83.5 1126 оц. собр. 1128/1128
SpeysideBalvenie — -15.6% 60.00 € -13.3% 75.00 € +9.3%
в наличии склад: 5
—70 cl AllesWhisky
WB #35830 не подтверждено (не exact)