BenRiach 1997 Connoisseurs Choice Gordon & MacPhail

BenRiach 21 Year Old 1992 PX Sherry Finish

This BenRiach is part of the Batch 10 single cask releases from earlier this year, distilled in 1992, bottled this summer. It got a finish from the king of sherry, meaning PX. The cask strength and the color make my mouth water with anticipation. Oh, yeah! The nose is a feast. Very sweet on the usual sherry suspects: sultanas, espresso, dades,...

Score 90/100

Benriach Curiositas 10 Year Old Peated

I’ve always been adamant about my love for this distillery. When I try something from them, I WANT to like it. Usually I do. With such a variety of products, it’s often hit or miss with these guys. This 10 yo Curiositas is a hit. Here’s my take on it. Nose: Cola and ginger ale on the nose. There’s a strong honey character here. Frosted Flakes...

Score 87/100

BenRiach The Twelve

Next to the new ten years old entry level malt – christened The Original Ten – there is also a new twelve years old concocted by Rachel Barrie, the master blender at BenRiach. For this whisky she married bourbon, sherry and port casks. Tidbit of knowledge: the new range is not colored. Wonderfully fruity nose with lots of blackberries, quince and...

Score 84/100

BenRiach 17 Year Old Burgundy Wood Finish

This 17 Year Old Speysider was launched in 2010, together with the Rioja and Claret Wood finishes. It matured on bourbon oak barrels and got a finish in Burgundy casks, well known wine from France like the red Pinot Noir or the white Chardonnay. On the nose, I get summer berries, strawberries, roasted almonds and humus. Even a heavy trace of...

Score 79/100