The BenRiach
8.2

The BenRiach

Solstice 15 Years Old

ABV 50%

Unusual tawny colour indicating a port finish, which has certainly imparted sweetness to that peaty character. Water brings out dryness.

Martine Nouet

Specification

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

Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet

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

Dave Broom

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

8.2
Overall Score

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