The Single Malts of Scotland
8.3

The Single Malts of Scotland

The BenRiach Distillery Company

1984, 23 Years Old

ABV 54.2%

Perfect balance. Elegant. A belter.

Dave Broom

Specification

Speciality Drinks

The Single Malts of Scotland

Brand

Speciality Drinks

Bottler

1984, 23 Years Old

Expression

Single Malt

Type

23

Age (Years)

54.2%

ABV

Speyside

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Wet grass, some draff then light scented woodsmoke and red apples. Grows in complexity with water: dry spices then a hint of date and smoke holding itself above it all. Complex.

Palate: Smoky start then a sweet thick centre. Chocolate and nuts. Little hint of sandalwood to the finish.Blond tobacco, chocolate and lots of nutmeg. With water the tobacco really comes through.

Finish: Long, complex lightly spicy.

Comment: Perfect balance. Elegant. A belter.

Score: 9

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Prickly. Phenolic. A good creosote whiff mixed with cereals. Even a little grainy. A touch of Scottish tablet.

Palate: Intensely smokey. Smoother than the nose. A pleasant velvety feel. Roast beef gravy. Liquorice lozenges (pastilles du mineur). Water releases a bitter note and a drying spicy flavour (dusty ginger).

Finish: Quickly fading, leaving a salty taste.

Comment: An outdoor dram. Warming but somewhat edgy. Still untamed.

Score: 7.6

8.3
Overall Score

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