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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