The Balvenie 17 Year Old Rum Cask is a single malt whisky from the renowned Speyside distillery, Balvenie. Founded in 1892 by William Grant & Sons, Balvenie has established itself as one of the world's best-selling single malt whiskies, with a capacity of around 7 million liters per annum. This particular bottling is an increasingly rare find, as only 1,920 bottles were released for the UK market. The whisky was matured for at least 17 years in traditional oak casks before being transferred into casks that had previously held Jamaican sweet rum. The Rum Cask expression is characterized by its rich, yellow fruit and acacia honey notes, complemented by a soft buttery texture. The delicate sweet notes from the rum casks enhance the whisky, while preserving its distinctively honeyed character.
David Stewart, The Balvenie Malt Master, carefully selected the casks after several months, ensuring the perfect balance between the whisky's original character and the subtle influence of the Jamaican sweet rum. The Balvenie 17 Year Old Rum Cask is a testament to the distillery's commitment to craftsmanship and innovation, resulting in a unique and exceptional single malt whisky. This whisky is part of the first edition released in 2008, making it a desirable collectible for whisky enthusiasts.
The ABV (Alcohol By Volume) of The Balvenie 17 Year Old Rum Cask is 43%.
Only 1,920 bottles of The Balvenie 17 Year Old Rum Cask were released for the UK market.
The whisky was first matured in traditional oak casks and then transferred into casks that had previously held Jamaican sweet rum.
David Stewart, The Balvenie Malt Master, carefully selected the casks after several months to ensure the perfect balance between the whisky's original character and the subtle influence of the Jamaican sweet rum.
Yellow fruit, acacia honey, deep vanilla, sea air, tired oak, nutmeg, pecan pie, light linens
Spicy oak, vanilla gelato, paprika, fruitcake, touch of smoke
Chocolaty, smooth, juicy fruit gum, oak, allspice, creamy vanilla, toffee, black licorice, linens
The Balvenie 17 Year Old Rum Cask offers an elegantly crafted experience with a rich combination of yellow fruit and acacia honey on the nose, spicy oak and vanilla gelato on the palate, and a smooth chocolaty finish. The delicate sweet notes from the Jamaican rum casks wonderfully enhance its distinctively honeyed character, making it a truly unique and exceptional single malt whisky.
The Balvenie 17 Year Old Rum Cask is a masterfully crafted whisky that showcases the distillery’s commitment to innovation and quality. With rich fruity and honeyed aromas, a complex and spicy palate, and a smooth, chocolaty finish, this whisky stands out as an exemplary expression of Speyside's traditional charm enhanced by a touch of Jamaican sweetness. It is a must-have for collectors and a delight for any whisky enthusiast.
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