ABV 45%
Inhaling provides 'aroma-therapy, ' while the palate shows that mixing the grape and the grain can be thoroughly rewarding and risk-free.
Ian Wisniewski
Benromach
Brand
21 Years Old, Finished in Hungarian Tokaji Wine Casks
Expression
Single Malt
Type
21
Age (Years)
45%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Rich gingerbread, chocolate, honey, then poached fruit with a hint of Christmas pudding.
Palate: Velvety, luscious thick honey with hints of fruity mulled wine, apricots, sloes, then butterscotch and dark chocolate.
Finish: Créme brûlée, fruit with spicy oak garnish.
Comment: Inhaling provides 'aroma-therapy, ' while the palate shows that mixing the grape and the grain can be thoroughly rewarding and risk-free.
Score: 7.8
Taster
Nose: Floral (Ivy flowers) at first then heading to heavier scents. Caramelised walnuts, cloved orange. Toffee.
Palate: Sweet and sour, then bitter. Bitter orange juice, unsweetened coffee. Close to astringent.
Finish: Dry with an oaky grip. Quite sweetly lingering but the wood bite does not give up.
Comment: Rather unbalanced. The nose is far more promising than the palate. What's the point of the finish?
Score: 7.3
Subscribe to the Whisky Magazine Newsletter to see the latest in all things whisky