{"product_id":"balvenie-12-year-old-golden-cask-rum-cask-finish-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","title":"Balvenie 12 Year Old Golden Cask Rum Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LongText_paragraph__pC68H\"\u003eA TROPICAL WHISKY BORN FROM TWO \u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003eDISTINCT CLIMATES.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LongText_paragraph__pC68H\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003eCrafted\u003c\/span\u003e with patience and expertise at The Balvenie Distillery, The Balvenie 12 Year Old Golden Cask is a whisky shaped by contrast - where the warmth of the Caribbean meets the cool embrace of Scotland. This addition to our collection is a testament to the art of \u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003ecask finishing\u003c\/span\u003e, delivering a rich, tropical \u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003ecomplexity\u003c\/span\u003e unlike any other.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LongText_paragraph__pC68H\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA longer journey, makes a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003esweeter finish; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003em\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eatured for 12 years in t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003eraditional whisky casks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this single malt first develops The Balvenie’s signature notes of warm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003ehoney\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and smooth \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003evanilla\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is then finished in bespoke rum-seasoned casks, created by blending rums aged under the Caribbean sun with those matured low and slow in Scotland’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003eSpeyside\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e air. This unique process infuses the whisky with bold layers of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003ecandied fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003eoasted oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003edelicate spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LongText_paragraph__pC68H\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst cask: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTwelve years of \u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003ematuration\u003c\/span\u003e in \u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003etraditional\u003c\/span\u003e whisky casks imparts a complex character of \u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003esmooth honey\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LongText_paragraph__pC68H\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecond cask: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA finishing period in casks \u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003eseasoned\u003c\/span\u003e with a bespoke rum blend adds \u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003ebalanced layers\u003c\/span\u003e of \u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003etropical candied fruit\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003evanilla\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LongText_paragraph__pC68H\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe result: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA whisky of remarkable \u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003edepth\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003ebalance\u003c\/span\u003e. On the nose, ripe bananas, \u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003evanilla\u003c\/span\u003e, and toffee peanut brittle lead the way. The palate reveals sun-baked dried fruits, rich malted \u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003ebarley\u003c\/span\u003e, and indulgent toffee, all wrapped in a \u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003ewarm\u003c\/span\u003e embrace of woody spice. The finish is \u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003elong\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003esmooth\u003c\/span\u003e, and laced with hints of toasted \u003cspan class=\"RichText_italic__5xR5_\"\u003eoak\u003c\/span\u003e, making for a truly memorable dram.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe aroma reveals warm notes of honey, fruity citrus, and a hint of vanilla, complemented by a subtle touch of spices. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe flavor is rich and complex, with notes of ripe peach, oak, and a softly sweet, almost tropical hint of coconut. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe finish is long and elegant, with a gentle spiciness that slowly fades into a smooth, honeyed aftertaste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFinished for 6 months in rum-seasoned casks using a bespoke blend of Caribbean and Scottish rums, this is very pleasant, with aromas of lemon drizzle cake, honey, ripe papaya, passion fruit syrup, and jackfruit. A smooth mouthfeel, this has flavors evolving through honey, caramel, and toffee, adding whole wheat muffin, malt, pepper, and toasted oak. Dried mango strips and apricots surface on a drying, honeyed finish.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Jonny McCormick, Whisky Advocate (91 Points)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balvenie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46374613942487,"sku":"BALVENIE-12-GOLDEN","price":105.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/9753\/6596\/files\/tds-balvenie-12yo-golden_d98bc3dd-9db4-4f9e-9d9f-ece948df2818.jpg?v=1749017066","url":"https:\/\/thedrinksociety.sg\/products\/balvenie-12-year-old-golden-cask-rum-cask-finish-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","provider":"The Drink Society","version":"1.0","type":"link"}