The Balvenie 14 Years Single Malt Whisky

Balvenie 14-year-old Cuban Selection

The Balvenie

Speyside · United Kingdom

2.8
★★½

3 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
14 years
ABV
43%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
The Balvenie
Bottling Year
2009
Cask Types
Rum Cask

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Recent history

Lowest Price:£500.00(2026-04-22)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Oh, this dram's proper lush, innit? 🥃 First sip, ya get this lovely herbaceous note, almost like crushed mint or somethin' 🌿. Then a bit of smoke creeps in, not too strong, just a gentle wiff 🔥. Sweetness follows, think caramel and a touch of honey 🍯. Fruity hints too – plums, maybe some apple 🍎. Spicy finish, kinda peppery, lingers on the tongue 🌶️. Overall, a right cozy drink for a rainy afternoon 😊.

2#2

Right, so this one's got a lovely wee bit of smoke, not too much, just a gentle warmth at the back. 🔥 A proper smooth sip, kinda chocky with a hint of vanilla. There's a sweet note there too, like caramel, maybe? Finishes real easy, nice and long. A bit of oak comes through, quite dry. Overall, a solid dram for a rainy afternoon. Cheers! 🌳

3#3

Hmm... right, so got this whisky in my glass now. 🥃 First off, the nose – oh, loads of vanilla and honey, like, proper sweet stuff. Maybe a bit of orange peel in there too? 🍯 Taste-wise – well, it’s got a bit of a kick, innit? Spicy, but also creamy. Like caramel toffees, but with some woody notes. Not too harsh though, quite smooth actually. Finish is warm, lingers a bit, gets a little smoky at the end. 🌬️ Quite nice on a cold evening, I’d say. Overall? Yeah, I’d have this again. Easy enough to drink, but got a bit of depth to it. Not bad at all. 👍

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