BenRiach Dark Rum Finish

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 61 by Martine Nouet and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet Nose Sweet and intense with a fruity twinkle. Porridge, fresh hazelnuts. Marshmallow. Rum influence peeps through the creamy fruitiness. Palate Quite crisp though with a syrupy texture. Less mellow than expected. A spicy explosion at mid palate with a slight bitter edge. Finish Spicy, slightly dusty. Nutty aftertaste. Comment A cheery dram, opening up on the sunny side with definite rum colours on the nose. A dash of water sweetens the palate.

Dave Broom Nose Sweet. Banana jam, guava juice, floral with a light cereal maltiness. Plenty of vanilla. Palate Smooth with bags of vanillla soft fruits and a lightly floral touch. Lots of character and good balance between the two elements. Finish Medium length. Touch of deeper rum notes. Comment Works pretty well. Rum in a supporting role, putting a different spin on the whisky.