My go to dram is the Balvenie Caribbean Cask so when a friend posted a bottle of this (online and not actually to me unfortunately!) I was keen to try it.
A portion of this dram was finished in barrels which previously held Caribbean rum so the nose is all toffee, fruit and vanilla. I get lots of red apples in particular with overtones of banana fritters.
Neat, the palate has loads of toffee with vanilla and summer fruits but when you add water it’s not as punchy as I’d hoped.
The finish isn’t particularly long and is a bit “thinner” than Balvenie but it’s a nice enough dram which I’d be happy to drink anytime.
Not as much character (or age) as the Balvenie nor does it coat your mouth, but it’s pleasant enough without being outstanding.
You put me onto the Balvenie which I loved so will give this a try 👍
I do read your blogs BTW