46°
Distillery : The BenRiach - Speyside
Bourbon, Virgin American Oak, Pedro Ximénez Sherry and Bordeaux Wine Casks
Original Bottling
Core Range
Single Malt
Launched in 2021
Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured
Peated around 40 ppm
Launched after the new 10 and 12 year olds of the previous year, the 21, 25 and 30 year olds follow the same principle, even more complex, with quadruple maturation, an alcohol level of 46°, the same design and, above all, the expertise of Master Blender Rachel Barrie. The barley is highly peated, at 40 ppm or more, but after more than 20 years of maturation, the effects are barely noticeable. In fact, the distillery had already released the same 21-year-old in 2017, with the same quadruple maturation, but without peat.
Let's Taste It :
On the nose, rich red wine and fruits that melt under the tongue, blueberries, gooseberries, blackcurrants, mirabelles and damsons. Behind, light farm peat that gives thickness and body to the whole. Humus, roots, it's earthy, stony. Fresh winter breeze. Quite sweet on the palate, genoise, icing sugar, pastry cream, then the spices rise, very tasty, paprika, turmeric, nutmeg, ginger, cumin. The finish is also excellent, very deep, on charcoal and fresh earth, but also fruits, prickly pear, lemon zest, lychee.
In Short,
I have to admit that I had a very pleasant time in the company of this fine work. The peat is very light, but it's really fruity, balanced and, above all, original. Quite a success. Unfortunately, the price makes me cringe a bit, so I don't know if I'd really want to buy it. It's probably best reserved for enthusiasts.
Score : 89
To Be Listened While Sipping :
The Claypool Lennon Delirium - Southbound Pachyderm
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