The BenRiach
7.8

The BenRiach

Horizons 12 Years Old

ABV 50%

A clean spirit, drier and spicier than expected from the nose. A dash of\rwater gives it a better balance.

Martine Nouet

Specification

The BenRiach

Brand

Horizons 12 Years Old

Expression

Single Malt

Type

12

Age (Years)

50%

ABV

Scotland

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Grassy, musty. Wet leaves, moss, damp fern. Develops on a tender vanilla note. Lemonade. Wafer biscuit. The earthy aromas slowly fade away. Pleasantly perfumy. With water, medlars.

Palate: Smooth, satin-like. Vanilla syrup. A hint of poached peach. Dries at mid-palate. Ground ginger. Touch of chilli.

Finish: Dry, warm. Spicy.

Comment: A clean spirit, drier and spicier than expected from the nose. A dash of\rwater gives it a better balance.

Score: 7.8

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Creamy and sweet with a note of heavily charred wood before envelope glue, bamboo shoots and a big honeyed creamy note backed by stewed apple.

Palate: Zesty and vibrant with plenty of nuttiness. Medium dry. Tight with fresh spices moving forward.

Finish: Crisp and clean.

Comment: Triple distillation heightens the aromatics though can't really see the\roloroso influence.

Score: 7.8

7.8
Overall Score

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