ABV 50%
Unusual tawny colour indicating a port finish, which has certainly imparted sweetness to that peaty character. Water brings out dryness.
Martine Nouet
The BenRiach
Brand
Solstice 15 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
15
Age (Years)
50%
ABV
Scotland
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Phenolic with an earthy touch. A mix of peat reek and creosote which slowly uncovers a sweet note. Raspberry nectar, cherry candy.
Palate: Sweet before being smoky. Velvety texture. Interesting contrast between nose and palate. Sweetness precedes a dry sooty smokiness.
Finish: Dry, sooty. Chuao chocolate. Smoke.
Comment: Unusual tawny colour indicating a port finish, which has certainly imparted sweetness to that peaty character. Water brings out dryness.
Score: 8
Taster
Nose: Scented and herbal. Cherry-flavoured cough syrup, burning herbs on a garden bonfire, then rowan berries and violet with hints of gentian before sloe berries charge through.
Palate: A smoky ember in the mouth which cools into raspberry, then\rclove. Excellent integration.
Finish: Fruity, fisherman's friends.
Comment: A somewhat lurid colour, but this is an extremely sound and stylish BenRiach with an integration not often seen in finished whiskies.
Score: 8.3
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