Single Malt
Scotland
1 Apr 2000
1 Mar 2018
A perfect addition to our own exclusive Master of Malt collection, ready to become a perfect addition to your whisky cabinet – it's a 17-year-old single malt from Benrinnes! Distilled in 2000, the whisky matured in a refill hogshead which yielded a total of 288 bottles when opened.
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Waves of lemon zest and buttery pastry are joined by soft oak and vanilla, while peanut brittle and nutty malt develop beneath.
Juicy barley and honeyed prunes lead to layers of toasted marzipan, roasted walnuts, and hazelnuts.
Citrus blossom, honey, crushed almonds, and vanilla.
Really not good and not what I’d expect from a 17 year old. There were some really acrid flavours that are more common in much younger whiskies. Not sure I can even bring myself to drink any more of it.
The tasting notes above don’t mention one of the main flavours of this whisky - peat smoke. There is sweetness too and it’s a pleasant dram but I definitely expecting the peat. I suggest MoM add it to the tasting notes.
I have a great friend who appreciates whisky. We sampled this product yesterday and were intrigued by the way it developed once in the mouth - a long multi-faceted lingering with interesting flavours making themselves apparent. We enjoyed the experience, and I would certainly purchase again once the present bottle indicates that a replacement is necessary.
