Brilliantly peaty 12-year-old whisky here from the Benriach Distillery, released as part of its new core range launched in 2020. To create this expression, Dr. Rachel Barrie used a combo of bourbon, sherry and Marsala wine casks, imparting sun-dried fruit and warming festive spice notes to the smoky single malt. Ought to be fab for chilly evenings, this one...
Flamed orange peel, chocolate brownies fresh from the oven, raisins and walnuts.
Well-rounded sweetness from the Marsala casks wonderfully juxtaposed with woody smoke and a hint of clove.
Almond, orange once again, peppercorn and hickory.
This is a good dram very easy too drink and smooth and a good taste worth a try any day cheers
Do not add water! It kills this dram stone dead. Saying that it is not a bad dram, not harsh in any way and smokey rather than peaty. It lingers on the palate very pleasantly. And I would buy it again.
Loving the marsala maturation in this dram - amazing orange and chocolate notes
