This is a heavily peated BenRiach, that is aged in ex-bourbon barrels before being finished in ex-tawny port casks.
Let’s see how this stands out
ABV: 50%
Nose: Sweet Peat, Raisins, Vanilla, tart blueberries, stonefruit, Malty,
Palate: Medium Mouthfeel. Lights sweet peat, Rasins, Plums, Blueberries. Slight Sulphur hint.
Finish: Long, sweet peat and smoke, oak, vanilla hints. Light fruits. Malt
This is delicious. For being “heavily peated” it doesn’t really show up until the finish in a heavy way. It’s a nice sweet peat. The flavors blend together well with the peat and the fruits from the tawny are well balanced.
Rating: 6/10
1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.
2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.
3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.
4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.
5 | Good | Good, just fine.
6 | Very Good | A cut above.
7 | Great | Well above average
8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.
9 | Incredible | An all time favorite
10 | Perfect | Perfect
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