BenRiach Over 12 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 46 by Martine Nouet and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet Nose Sappy. Grassy. Coriander. Forestry touch (mushrooms, wet leaves). Water releases caramel sweetness. Waffles. Palate Sweet and Smooth. Herbal. Rosemary. Finish Short and dry. Touch of dusty finger. Comment Herbal in the dry way. Leaves a bitter grassy note in the finish. I'd rather have a cup of tea.

Dave Broom Nose Very delicate, floral/estery, pear drop, peppermint. Stewed apple, oak, lemon. Bubblegum. Seems young. Wood shavings. Palate Sweet and softly creamy, then fresh limey acids. Floral peachy notes in mid-palate. Has a piercing quality and real charm. Finish Chewy, into oak. Comment Good balance. A great aperitif.