Balvenie 14 year old Caribbean Cask - Limited Design Edition Victo Ngai

Profile: The Balvenie 14 year old Caribbean Cask - Limited Design Edition Victo Ngai at a glance

• Limited Edition: Artful packaging by Victo Ngai - perfect as a gift
• Gold Medal Winner at the International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC) 2017
• TheBalvenie 14 year old Caribbean Cask is an award-winning SpeysideWhiskey
• Mature in formerBourboncasks with a subsequent finish in Caribbean rum casks!

Portrait: What makes the Balvenie 14 year old Caribbean Cask - Limited Design Edition Victo Ngai special

The Balvenie 14 year old​​​​​​​ Caribbean Cask - Limited Design Edition Victo Ngai is a whisky that combines two talents: traditional distillation skills and an eye for exceptional design. One could say that Scottish craftsmanship meets creative imagination here – a combination that immediately stands out on the whisky shelf. The artistic exterior is the work of illustrator Victo Ngai. The artist has been included in Forbes' "30 Under 30" list and won a gold medal from the Society of Illustrators New York.
Her detailed, imaginative illustrations adorn the limited-edition gift packaging. The result: a tube so captivating that you almost want to keep it as a decoration – even though the contents are, of course, much harder to ignore. Inside lies a true classic from The Balvenie family.
The Caribbean Cask matures for a total of 14 years and receives a special finish in former Caribbean rum casks. One could say: After many years in the Scottish Highlands, this single malt is taking a little vacation in the Caribbean - a sunny semester abroad in a cask, so to speak. The whisky is produced at the traditional Balvenie Distillery in the famous whisky town of Dufftown in the Speyside region. Since 1892, a remarkable amount of manual labor has been used here.
Balvenie is one of the few distilleries in Scotland that still produces its own malted barley – a detail that whisky enthusiasts often comment on with an appreciative nod and the phrase, "Very few do that anymore." This limited design edition thus combines several things: over 130 years of distilling tradition, international artistry, and a single malt that draws inspiration from around the world. No wonder such editions are particularly popular for gift-giving occasions – be it Easter, Mother's or Father's Day, or simply for someone who appreciates both whisky and beautiful things.

In short: This edition is like a small art project from Scotland – only with considerably more pleasant side effects. And the best part: You can not only look at them, but also enjoy them.

Tasting Notes: This is how the Balvenie 14 year old Caribbean Cask - Limited Design Edition Victo Ngai tastes like

• Nose: Rich and sweet aromas characterize the first impression. Creamy toffee combines with fresh fruit aromas, creating an inviting, multi-layered bouquet.
• Palate: On the palate, a pronounced fruity character is evident. This is harmoniously accompanied by vanilla and rounded off by a pleasant sweetness and subtle oak notes.
• Finish: The finish is pleasantly smooth and rounded. The sweet and fruity impressions fade away softly, providing a balanced, harmonious finish.