Single malt from the Benriach distillery, independently bottled by That Boutique-y Whisky Company. Another bananas label sits upon this Boutique-y bottle, referencing the origin of the phrase "monkey shoulder". Y'see, being a maltster is rather touch work, and after a long time of turning the malt of a malt floor (like the one at Benriach), they might develop a hunch, colloquially referred to as a "monkey shoulder".
Batch 5 is a release of 377 bottles.
‘That Boutique-y Whisky Company’ bottles single malts, single grains and bourbons from a variety of renowned distilleries as well as producing award-winning blended malts and blends. These whiskies are adorned with cultish graphic novel-style labels.
Youthful white pepper spice and meaty oak lead, with barley sugar, wood ash and milky coffee underneath. Soft toffee and lemon peel emerge with time.
Buttered malt loaf, salted caramel and whipped hazelnut cream provide a decadent opening to which burnt oak, blackberries, sea salt and ginger root add depth.
Burnt cedar and sticky toffee pudding linger.
Fascinating and flavoursome. Very enjoyable.
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This is utterly excellent BUT warning, it is a peaty Benriach.
Enjoyable non islay peated malt. Easy drinking.
