Benrinnes 23 Years Old Tasting notes and reviews
Benrinnes 23 Years Old
- Brand
- Benrinnes
- Expression
- 23 Years Old
- Type
- Scotch Whisky ~ Single Malt
- Age
- 23 years old
- Abv
- 58.80%
- Produced at
- Benrinnes Distillery
- Region
- Speyside
- Availability
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| United Kingdom | ||
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Benrinnes 1985 23 Year Old Sherry Cask | £141.00 |
Martine Nouet
73- Nose
- Woody. Sour. Cider cellar. Touch of cedar wood. Musty. Damp walls.
- Palate
- Starts with a touch of sweetness. quickly swept by that harsh bitter oakiness and a tangy dryness. Some spices, then soothes on sweeter notes.
- Finish
- Not as dry and woody as expected. Hint of cappuccino and roasted nuts.
- Comment
- You have got to like woody whiskies to drink this one. Has gone over the top for me. Certainly an old whisky but too long a maturation made it grumpy. Water kills it.
Rob Allanson
79- Nose
- Pencil shavings, damp wood, tomato stalks, fresh humidor with a hint of cedar, almost dunnage warehouses.
- Palate
- Bags of oak and wood notes, some soft vanillas lurk as well. A spiced kick before mellowing a little.
- Finish
- A little bittersweet, like nutmeg coffee.
- Comment
- The wood may have this but there is a wonderful sweetness at the heart of this whisky. Perfect for the cold weather.
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