The BenRiach / Authenticus Peated Malt, Aged 21 Years

The BenRiach

Authenticus Peated Malt, Aged 21 Years

ABV 56.7%
REVIEWED Issue 63

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Specifications

Brand: The BenRiach
Expression: Authenticus Peated Malt, Aged 21 Years
Type: Scotland Whisky / Single Malt
Age: 21 years old
ABV: 56.7%
Country/Region: Scotland / Speyside
Bottling type: Standard (Distillery or blended)

Awards

Editor's Choice
Issue 63

Tasting notes

Taster Dave Broom

Nose: Elegant and refined with peat smoke to the fore. Raisin, heather and dried fruits. Has real maturity. Light spice and coal dust.
Palate: Rich ripe and long with great layers of dried fruit and subtle scented ash like woodsmoke. Some sweet spice. Multifaceted.
Finish: Spicy. Ashes yet a real life.
Comment: Atypical for a Speysider for sure but what a phenomenal dram this is.

9.0

Taster Martine Nouet

Nose: Silvestry. Damp earth, pine needles. Chestnut purée. Vanilla merges through the wood. Peppermint tea. A smoky medicinal whiff coming through with a creosote note.
Palate: Velvety, smooth. The creosote is coming through grassy flavours. Fresh cider. Lemon pie.
Finish: Slightly fizzy then fruit (lemon drops).
Comment: Reveals a rich profile by a succession of aromatic layers. Alcohol is perfectly tamed.

8.8

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