The BenRiach
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The BenRiach

Importanticus Fumosus Tawny Port Finish

ABV 46%

Worth a look.

Dave Broom

Specification

The BenRiach

Brand

Importanticus Fumosus Tawny Port Finish

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

46%

ABV

Scotland

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Estuary water,slightly salty with a hint of cattle cake,roasted nuts and a hint\rof intense fruit.

Palate: Smoke and sweetness combined. Blueberry juice,then marmite. Good soft feel with some crisp nuttiness.

Finish: Relaxed long and smoky.

Comment: Worth a look.

Score: 7.9

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Shy at first and then becomes very similar to coal tar soap,with a little mint\ras well. Hints of salt water and rocksalt.

Palate: A perfect balance of sweetness at the front of the mouth,smoke at the back\rand a delicious waft of salt in there too. Almost a little blackberry tartness.

Finish: Gentle with lovely sweet smoke.

Comment: One for the late autumn,preferably with a wood fire.

Score: 8.3

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Overall Score

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