Rum-Cask-Finished Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Single malt Scotch whisky finished (typically 6-12 months) in ex-Caribbean-rum casks after primary maturation in ex-bourbon or ex-sherry oak. The rum-cask contact contributes tropical-fruit notes (ripe banana, mango, pineapple), brown-sugar sweetness, and a softer, sweeter finish layered over the distillery's Speyside or Highland character. Examples: Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve, Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14, Glenfiddich Fire & Cane. Typically 40-43% ABV. Distinct enough from standard Speyside/High...