Review #821; Scotch #194: Benrinnes 22yr (1997) SMWS 36.171 “A Smooth Ride”

This single malt comes to us by way of the Scotch Malt Whiskey Society. This Benrinnes was aged for 22 years in a 2nd fill barrel before being bottled at cask strength with no additives or chill filtering for the Spirit of Speyside Festival in 2020.

ABV: 60.5 %

Nose: Floral, Honeycomb, Slight Earthiness, Nutmeg, Raisin, Red Apple Peel, sourdough, nuttiness

Palate: Thick oily mouthfeel, Floral, Raisin, Red Apple Peel, Honeycomb, sourdough, nuttiness

Finish: Medium length finish, Floral, Raisin, Sourdough, Nuttiness, Honeycomb, Nutmeg

Rating: 7/10

Big oily mouthfeel, a good mix of fruits, with some heavy nuttiness and sourdough funk to offset it. The flavors here play really nicely together and its bursting with flavor.

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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