Stoic Drinker’s Notes
2014-05-29 | Good/Very Good

Balvenie 14 Year Old Official Golden Cask

Balvenie BALVENIE 14yo GOLDEN CASK 47.5% FINISHED IN CARIBBEAN RUM CASKS
Bottle #バルヴェニー(BALVENIE)
Balvenie's finished whiskies are quite stable. Balvenie BALVENIE 14yo GOLDEN CASK 47.5% FINISHED IN CARIBBEAN RUM CASKS The aroma is elegant, with notes of ripe oranges, apricot jam, vanilla, black tea, a solid grain character, some raw oak, and oil. Upon drinking, it starts with a gentle mouthfeel, expanding into the sweetness and acidity of marmalade, vanilla, and rich grain flavors, with oak tannins providing structure. 【Good/Very Good】 Balvenie's official 14-year-old, Golden Cask. Finished in rum casks. From the elegant aroma to the pronounced ripe fruitiness of apricot and orange, the grain character is well-defined. There were also hints of raw wooden aromas likely originating from the casks before finishing. When tasted, the balance between sweetness, acidity, and oak tannins is well-maintained, offering a harmonious flavor profile with ample grain sweetness. It was a delicious malt with rich flavors. #Balvenie (BALVENIE)