ABV 46%
This is like batting against a team with four fast bowlers. It's relentless. A tangy taste sensation, sure, but the jury's out as to whether the malt's been\renhanced by the finish.
Dominic Roskrow
The BenRiach
Brand
17 Years Old 1993 Burgundy Wood
Expression
Single Malt
Type
17
Age (Years)
46%
ABV
Scotland
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Floral bath foam. Green vegetables. Sweet chestnut.
Palate: Savoury and sappy, and with an interesting balance between berry\rfruits and ginger barley.
Finish: Medium, earthy and fruity.
Comment: This is like batting against a team with four fast bowlers. It's relentless. A tangy taste sensation, sure, but the jury's out as to whether the malt's been\renhanced by the finish.
Score: 7.2
Taster
Nose: Shoe polish (suede cleaner), dark chocolate, tinned black cherry pie\rfilling, floor polish. More complex with water becoming orange accented.
Palate: Soft, with red fruits. Tart and acidic moving into kumquat before a\rbarrage of red and black fruits.
Finish: Light red cherry notes.
Comment: Just a little lacking in full integration. You can sense the whisky sitting\runderneath the finish.
Score: 7.6
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