Description
Balvenie 14 year old Caribbean Cask
This Single Malt Scotch whisky underwent an extended maturation in traditional oak whisky casks before being finished in casks that previously held Caribbean rum. This secondary maturation imparts additional complexity, enriching The Balvenie’s signature vanilla character with layers of warming spice and subtle, aromatic sweetness derived from the rum-infused wood.
Balvenie Distillery
Balvenie distillery is located in Dufftown. It was built in 1892 on the site of a mansion. The original name of the distillery was Glen Gordon but it was quickly changed. Not an awful lot happened at the distillery other than continuous and almost uninterrupted production until 1957. On that year the production capacity of the distillery was doubled.
The first Balvenie single malt was released in 1973. Up until then the vast majority of its production was used in blends. After Kininvie distillery was built in 1990 some more Balvenie whisky could be sold as a single malt.
The whisky produced at Balvenie derives its character from the usage of sturdy and short pot stills. A short fermentation period is also preferred.