Single Malt
Scotland
1 Apr 2011
21 May 2018
740013
Bourbon
Here we have a single cask single malt from Benriach in Speyside, independently bottled by none other than Master of Malt (that's right, it's us!). Interestingly, this is a peated expression from Benriach, so if like your smoky single malts, this ought to be one to keep your eye on. It was distilled in April 2011 and left to mature in a bourbon cask for 7 years before being bottled in May 2018 at cask strength - a hearty 64.2% ABV.
Sweet malt, fudge, honey and wafts of earthy smoke.
Ripe apricot and nectarine notes are juxtaposed by hot cinnamon, white pepper and roasted oak.
The smoke gives way on the finish, making room for chocolatey richness.
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A little treat for myself while we are 'confined to barracks '. I was interested by the description of a peated speyside malt at cask strength. The tasting notes were helpful and tempting. Well it doesn't disappoint. Big smoke, big flavour and a rich chocolatey finish. I am very pleased with my choice. Well done you Masters!
