The Balvenie 14 year Caribbean Cask Review

[@WhiskyWars]

Was thinking of picking up a bottle of this when I next go shopping. A 4.5 star rating from you puts it high up on the list, cheers!

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

This the old me scale. Still awesome, but now 4.25 tops.

[@charlescollins8385]

For a bourbon newbie wanting to try scotch, what’s a few recommendations sir?

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

As always, just personal preference, however, I would consider a few that have some familiar fresh oak or sweet vanilla notes. Deanston Virgin Oak, Glenfiddich 14 Bourbon Barrel could be a great place to start.

[@charlescollins8385]

@@WhiskyNeighbour would the Balvenie Doublewood be a little too much to start with you think?

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

@@charlescollins8385 that would be great. A little more than these, but a quality dram for sure!

[@MrRudymancha]

Bananas foster with cayenne pepper.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Ok. interesting notes!

[@kikarboota16]

Another great video

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Thanks. Have you tried this bottle?

[@whiskyimpressions4373]

Nice review! cannot wait to try any of the Balvenie whisky

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Whisky Impressions if you enjoy more delicate expressions, I would recommend it. The 12 Double is a great place to start.

[@foodquig]

This is one very solid and enjoyable, although a bit pricey in BC, dram...

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Just cleaning up old comments. Thanks for dropping in!

[@catnapgee5357]

excellent review John

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Thanks, I am glad you enjoyed it!

[@ethanthaut9227]

Nice review! When I first tried this, the toffee taste was overpowering. My bottle is now about half full and it has become much more enjoyable to drink.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Well that's moving in the right direction! I love it when open bottles become better, not just a shadow of themselves. I had that with a special bottling of a 12 year Caol Ila. When I finished it off it was a dream!

[@chrisb48907]

Nice review neighbor...i have yet to try this one, but i do love the Doublewood 12..may have to add this to the shelf !..

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Just cleaning up old comments. Thanks for dropping in!

[@WhiskyWhistle]

Great review - it’s a fantastic Balvenie for sure. I hear casks soak up 8 litres - perhaps there’s not much left after the seasoning! Great tropical fruits as you said. Might have to pour a little from my dwindling bottle later. Love the music, too. Cheers🥃🥃🥃 Mark

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Thanks Mark. It is a treasure, enjoy. Also .... loved the pyjamas!! (Snowmen in Seoul)

[@jackimyers9364]

Some pineapple nose in the background coming thru for me.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Good note. It has been some time, but I hope to revisit soon.

[@themaltedmancave9499]

Awesome Review John! I loved this bottle when I first started into single malt. I have had bottles of this that I loved and bottles that are just "ok"....... I feel like it has some serious batch variation. Cheers John!

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Thanks Keith!

[@peterwhite507]

Have not picked this one (or any Balvenie SM) up since the LCBO inexplicably raised the price of all Balvenie's to the astronomical range. This one is $140.00 which of course is ridiculous. Probably should gas this bottle after a few months due to it's low ABV. Excellent review

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Thanks Peter. You are totally right, that price is ridiculous! I can still pick this up for $79.99 at Superstore here, but it is just over $100 in most stores now. Great tip with gas and then seal it. Too late for this particular bottle I'm afraid, but a great idea for others. I have only owned the 12 Double and this bottle, but I went to a tasting event and tried out more from their range. Good stuff, and if you ever see a sale, I think it would be worth it. Take care.

[@peterwhite507]

I had the 12 year single barrel for about 2 years and it was excellent right up until I finished the last decanted pour. The 48.7 ABV helped probably but I may have gassed it at 1 point, cannot remember. The 15 Year Sherry Cask, although pricey when I bought it was my favorite. Of course it's $280 or so now so I have moved on from Balvenie in Ontario.

[@triplecap4307]

Geez Peter those prices are insane even for LCBO.

[@peterwhite507]

Their Ardbeg prices are even worse. Most of my purchases now are from Alberta and Nova Scotia. Even with shipping most are still 40-50% cheaper plus better selection.

[@triplecap4307]

Normal price here in PA USD$80, sale for $70. And our prices suck.

[@gazebo2012]

Hi I've been looking at this but it's £50 here in England. That works out about 80 Canadian dollars. I do like rum so may get it one day.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Well .... you've just heard my thoughts. I think it's a delight and probably worth $80 CND, but at that price I know there are lots of worthy bottles and it would take me a while to decide :)

[@gazebo2012]

Whisky Neighbour yeah I keep finding others I want to try my list is getting very long. If I see it in my local store I might get it as I haven't tried any Balvenie.

[@cato451]

I tried this expression when it first arrived on shelves oh let's say 8ish years ago. To me the rum overwhelmed the delicate aged spirit underneath. I didn't care for it. Maybe I need to revisit it. Thanks.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Maybe see if you can find a dram somewhere first. Prices have really gone up, and if it does not agree with you, it's tough to have a whole bottle!

[@darkoanton5]

Why couldn't those wine stopper/vacuums work with spirits?

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Maybe they would. I have not tried one on a bottle.

[@lfcjari37]

Id really like to try this but as Peter said its just way too expensive, runs to $125 NZD here! Nice review Jon thanks.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Just cleaning up old comments. Thanks for dropping in!

[@wolvesdown]

Balvenie rum 14 is immense,lovely finish but caramel coloured

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

I am sad they chose to colour this I still enjoy it deeply.

[@wolvesdown]

Whisky Neighbour without doubt any balvenie core range is superb