A 15 year old from Benriach. This Speysider was initially matured in American oak bourbon barrels before a finish in casks from the bodegas of Jerez de la Frontera in Andalucia, Southern Spain, previously used to mature Pedro Ximenez sherry.
Zesty citrus softened by lush malt and honey nut.
More citrus notes, this time taking the form of a Seville orange. Light peat, toffee, delicate spice.
Honey and toffee provide sweetness and little flourishes of orange return as if to say, 'farewell.'
Spot on tasting notes by The Chaps at Master of Malt. $92 in Canada for a 700ml bottle. PX finish is enjoyable. PX and Oloroso finish in the BenRiach 12 is better. Happy to see that BenRiach adds no coloring and that it's non-chill filtered.
