Benriach 1968 36 Year Old

Benriach 17 Year Old Septendecim

I’ve tried a few from the Benriach peated lineup, and I’ve enjoyed them all. These are whiskies that I’m sure people will disagree on. Traditionalists might dislike the way the peat is presented. Others, like myself, might find these whiskies to be a fun and interesting departure. While I’m about to break this whisky down into tasting notes, I...

Score 88/100

Benriach 15 Year Old Madeira Wood Finish

Slightly complex but the flavour profiles aren't my favourite. The nose starts off strong with notes of oil, iodine and pine. Through those strong scents are the sweetness of toffee and slight orange citrus. The taste comes in thick and strong moving towards oak, pine and a slight peat taste. Not the most complex, but definitely earthy and woody....

Score 74/100

BenRiach 9 Year Old 2011 Double-V

Coincidentally, the last I tasted from Belgian bottler Double-V was also a BenRiach, one that was matured in a barrel from the craft distillery Koval in Chicago. This new release spent his life on a port barrique and you can immediately tell from the color: amber with a redshine. It was nicknamed 'Starters' because this barrel was the first one...

Score 85/100

BenRiach 34 Year Old 1975 OB for The Whisky Agency

BenRiach from 1975… that sounds familiar. Oh, yes, I already tried the 33 Year Old on port cask that couldn’t really convince me. But I also had the 35 Year Old 1975 for Asta Morris which was the best BenRiach I have ever tasted (along with a 1976 for La Maison du Whisky). This one is from a bourbon cask. Oh, my, this nose immediately immerses you...

Score 92/100