The BenRiach
8.9

The BenRiach

Authenticus Peated Malt, Aged 21 Years

ABV 56.7%

Reveals a rich profile by a succession of aromatic layers. Alcohol is perfectly tamed.

Martine Nouet

Specification

The BenRiach

Brand

The BenRiach

Bottler

Authenticus Peated Malt, Aged 21 Years

Expression

Single Malt

Type

21

Age (Years)

56.7%

ABV

Speyside

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Silvestry. Damp earth, pine needles. Chestnut purée. Vanilla merges through the wood. Peppermint tea. A smoky medicinal whiff coming through with a creosote note.

Palate: Velvety, smooth. The creosote is coming through grassy flavours. Fresh cider. Lemon pie.

Finish: Slightly fizzy then fruit (lemon drops).

Comment: Reveals a rich profile by a succession of aromatic layers. Alcohol is perfectly tamed.

Score: 8.8

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Elegant and refined with peat smoke to the fore. Raisin, heather and dried fruits. Has real maturity. Light spice and coal dust.

Palate: Rich ripe and long with great layers of dried fruit and subtle scented ash like woodsmoke. Some sweet spice. Multifaceted.

Finish: Spicy. Ashes yet a real life.

Comment: Atypical for a Speysider for sure but what a phenomenal dram this is.

Score: 9

8.9
Overall Score

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