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Benriach 1994 19 Years - Cask #2993 51.5% (Bot. 2013)
Colour: amber. Nose: ah yes, it’s this combo that creates a lot of earth and leather, beyond any straight peat or straight sherry. More or less like nosing a box of sweetened cigars, or some strong Belgian Kriek beer. All sorts of old leather ware, saddles, bags, motorcycle jackets… There is a fruitiness as well, but it’s a little hesitant. Nectarines and cherries, perhaps? Mouth: rich, creamy, spicy and fruity. Its peaty but not that peaty – less so than some very lovely un-sherried 1994s by Signatory, for example. Or ex-hoggy OBs. Cigars, smoked ham, chutney, gingerbread, marmalade… Finish: long, rich, spicy. Lots and lots of smoky bitter oranges in the aftertaste. Comments: very good, I’d add ‘of course’, but I do prefer the zesty, straight, whistle-clean official hogsheads. Those often fetch 90-91 in my little tasting book. SGP:565 - 82 points. I know, forgot to add water. Too late
Distillery | Benriach |
Classification | Single Malt Whisky |
Bottle No./Released | 208/321 |
Vintage | 1994 |
Age | 19 |
Bottler | Official Bottling |
Bottling Date | - |
ABV/ Volume | 50.9%/ 70cl |
Rating/SGP | -/- |
Cask Number | 2995 |