{"product_id":"balvenie-14-years-caribbean-cask-highland-whisky-scozzesi-43","title":"Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask - Highland Balvenie Scotch Whisky 43%","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"279\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"250\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dufftown, Speyside, Scotland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"337\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"303\"\u003eRaw materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Malted barley (Single Malt)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"399\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"350\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright gold with warm, luminous highlights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"616\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"413\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and enveloping, with notes of creamy toffee, honey, and vanilla. Hints of tropical fruit like papaya, guava, and ripe citrus emerge, enriched by spicy nuances and a delicate woody note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"848\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"629\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft, round, and silky. On the palate, sweetness of vanilla and oak develops, with elegant reminders of pineapple, mango, and papaya. The creamy structure concludes with a perfect balance between freshness and sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"881\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"874\"\u003eAlcohol content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"911\"\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve at room temperature, between 18° and 20° C, possibly with a few drops of water to enhance its complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003ePairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent as a meditation whisky; it pairs with dark chocolate, premium cigars, blue cheeses, and caramel or dried fruit-based desserts. Also ideal for tasting alongside other rums or whiskies finished in special casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003eTerroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Balvenie distillery is located in Dufftown, in the heart of Speyside. Here, traditional craftsmanship is still alive: barley cultivation, traditional floor malting, distillation, and aging in carefully selected casks. The finish in Caribbean rum casks gives the spirit its characteristic sweet and fruity profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e After 14 years of aging in ex-bourbon casks, the whisky is transferred to casks that previously held Caribbean rum, creating a perfect balance between the sweetness of the malt and the exotic notes of the rum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"2465\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1917\"\u003eDescription: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Balvenie 14 Years Caribbean Cask is an iconic single malt, created by the renowned Malt Master David C. Stewart MBE, a pioneer of the cask finishing technique. The meeting between Speyside and the Caribbean results in a refined whisky with a rich and velvety aromatic profile. Sweet yet complex, it appeals to both newcomers and connoisseurs, offering a unique sensory experience that combines Scottish tradition with exotic inspirations. Its fruity and enveloping character makes it one of the most loved and awarded whiskies from the distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2534\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2492\"\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Cask Finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2559\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2550\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whisky\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2609\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2575\"\u003eAllergens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains cereals (malted barley)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2611\" data-end=\"2634\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2611\" data-end=\"2632\"\u003eAwards and scores:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2755\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2662\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2637\" data-end=\"2662\"\u003eWhisky Advocate: 89\/100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2690\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2665\" data-end=\"2690\"\u003eWine Enthusiast: 92\/100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2691\" data-end=\"2737\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2693\" data-end=\"2737\"\u003eIWSC: Silver 2012, Gold 2015, Silver 2016\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2738\" data-end=\"2755\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2755\"\u003eISC: Gold 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2813\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2771\"\u003ePhilosophy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional production with Cask Finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Product images are for illustrative purposes only; the label design or bottle shape may vary depending on the vintage or the distillery's rebranding. Order fulfillment is guaranteed, and purely aesthetic differences do not entitle the customer to a free return (more details on the Terms and Conditions page).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balvenie","offers":[{"title":"nd \/ 70 cl","offer_id":55109018681692,"sku":"5010327524566","price":86.5,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/0617\/8908\/files\/3061ff.jpg?v=1753550569","url":"https:\/\/www.tivinum.ch\/en\/products\/balvenie-14-years-caribbean-cask-highland-whisky-scozzesi-43","provider":"Tivinum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}