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Benriach 11 years 2020 #196
Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Benriach 11 years 2020 #196
Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Bottler | Dràm Mòr |
Distillery / brand | Benriach |
Country | Scotland |
Region | Speyside |
Content Size | 0.7 liter |
Alc/vol | 58% |
Age | 11 years |
Bottled | 2020 |
Cask number | 196 |
Cask type | Bourbon Cask and Oloroso Sherry Cask |
Number of bottles | 87 |
Cask type: 9 years Bourbon Cask and 2 years Oloroso Sherry Cask
Tasting Notes by Jim McEwan
Colour: Stunning amber with topaz highlights
Body: Fresh rich super smooth
Aromas: Beautiful notes of vanilla red fruit from both the bourbon and sherry cask provide an intriguing overture that one seld om finds in a Speyside youngster. Little hints of wild honey creme brûlée mingled beautifully with the spiciness from the bourbon cask and together with the Oloroso it becomes a spirit that is intriguing as the two oaks merge into a very unusual spiritua l harmony. At 58% it requires reduction to reveal light notes of hazelnuts toasted almonds, barley sugar, cinnamon and a sprinkle of nutmeg.
Palate: On the palate the crispness of the malted barley brings balance to a most intriguing spirit, well distilled as one would expect from one of Speysides' best Distillers.
Finish: The finish can be best appreciated more with that splash of water you added for the nosing.