The Balvenie 12YO Golden Cask (43%)

The Balvenie 12 Year Old Golden Cask begins with 12 years of maturation in traditional ex-bourbon casks, establishing the hallmark Balvenie profile of warm honey and smooth vanilla. From there, it’s finished in rum-seasoned casks specially blended by Malt Master Kelsey McKechnie at The Balvenie’s Speyside distillery. Inspired by the mellowing warmth of Caribbean-aged rum combined with the slower aging process of rum in Scotland, McKechnie created a custom blend to season the casks. Once the rum’s sweetness has soaked into the wood, these casks are filled with mature whisky, enhancing its honeyed notes with rich layers of baked tropical fruit, depth, and complexity.