The Balvenie a Collection of Curious Casks 14yo American Bourbon Barrel

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The Balvenie a Collection of Curious Casks 14yo American Bourbon Barrel

The Balvenie a Collection of Curious Casks 14yo American Bourbon Barrel is an interesting 2024 release from the Speyside Distillery which is part of the Collection of Curiosity Casks series. The casks used for this release were supposed to only bear unpeated spirit and to be bottled for the Single Barrel 12 release, however they turned out to be slightly peated as a result of having been distilled in the first few days after the Week of the Peat, the only moment in the year the distillery focuses on peat malt.

  • Type: Single Malt
  • Origin : Scotland
  • ABV: 47.8%
  • Cask: ex-bourbon
  • Age: 14
  • Price: 117 $ – 100 €
  • Details: NA

TASTING NOTES - THE BALVENIE A COLLECTION OF CURIOUS CASKS 14YO AMERICAN BOURBON BARREL

Nose

The fresh bourbon casks have done a very nice job in providing the classic Balvenie honeyed character, adding on top some fresh custard and banana, yellow apples and peaches compote. The result is rather classic, yet rich and intense. The expected peat is very light and earthy smoke.

Palate

Again fruit is the center, with apples and honeyed banana, yet there are two extra components which are taking over with time: a certain nutty sensation of almonds and a more intense smokiness which keeps the earthy profile, adding some light spices and a touch of minerality.

Finish

Medium duration, classy and malty, with orange peel.

The Balvenie a Collection of Curious Casks 14yo American Bourbon Barrel is rather complex and multi-faceted product, a pleasure to drink and to consider that unexpected sides can turn into very nice opportunities.

Rating: 91

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