Balvenie 12 Year Old Golden Cask Rum Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml

A TROPICAL WHISKY BORN FROM TWO DISTINCT CLIMATES.

Crafted with patience and expertise at The Balvenie Distillery, The Balvenie 12 Year Old Golden Cask is a whisky shaped by contrast - where the warmth of the Caribbean meets the cool embrace of Scotland. This addition to our collection is a testament to the art of cask finishing, delivering a rich, tropical complexity unlike any other.

A longer journey, makes a sweeter finish; matured for 12 years in traditional whisky casks, this single malt first develops The Balvenie s signature notes of warm honey and smooth vanilla. It is then finished in bespoke rum-seasoned casks, created by blending rums aged under the Caribbean sun with those matured low and slow in Scotland s Speyside air. This unique process infuses the whisky with bold layers of candied fruit, toasted oak, and delicate spice.

First cask: Twelve years of maturation in traditional whisky casks imparts a complex character of smooth honey.

Second cask: A finishing period in casks seasoned with a bespoke rum blend adds balanced layers of tropical candied fruit and vanilla.

The result: A whisky of remarkable depth and balance. On the nose, ripe bananas, vanilla, and toffee peanut brittle lead the way. The palate reveals sun-baked dried fruits, rich malted barley, and indulgent toffee, all wrapped in a warm embrace of woody spice. The finish is long, smooth, and laced with hints of toasted oak, making for a truly memorable dram.

Tasting Notes:

Nose: The aroma reveals warm notes of honey, fruity citrus, and a hint of vanilla, complemented by a subtle touch of spices.

Taste: The flavor is rich and complex, with notes of ripe peach, oak, and a softly sweet, almost tropical hint of coconut.

Finish: The finish is long and elegant, with a gentle spiciness that slowly fades into a smooth, honeyed aftertaste.

"Finished for 6 months in rum-seasoned casks using a bespoke blend of Caribbean and Scottish rums, this is very pleasant, with aromas of lemon drizzle cake, honey, ripe papaya, passion fruit syrup, and jackfruit. A smooth mouthfeel, this has flavors evolving through honey, caramel, and toffee, adding whole wheat muffin, malt, pepper, and toasted oak. Dried mango strips and apricots surface on a drying, honeyed finish." - Jonny McCormick, Whisky Advocate (91 Points)