57,1° (100° Proof)
Distillery : Benrinnes - Speyside
1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Butts
Independent Bottling
By Signatory Vintage
Limited Edition
Single Malt
Bottled in 2024
Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured
Totally Unpeated
The 33rd bottling in the 100 Proof range launched just over a year ago is a Benrinnes, and it's the first one. For the occasion, they found 1st Fill Sherry Butts at least 13 years old, which should be enough to embellish the distillate.
Let's Taste It :
Deep and rich sherry, red fruits, blueberries, blackcurrants, raspberries, redcurrants of all colours. Spoonfuls of jam. Forest honey. Prunes, varnished noble wood. On the palate, molasses, resin, quinces, green tea, apple crumble generously sprinkled with cinnamon. Intense spices, cloves, nutmeg, cumin. Quite a long and appreciable finish, religieuse au chocolat, slight woody bitterness, cola, coffee grounds. Shortbread biscuits, chestnuts, forest undergrowth, a few drops of caramel.
In Short,
I liked the nose, it's Sherry as we like it, deep, subtle and not sickening. The finish is also a success, just lacking a little something on the palate to make it a total success, but I didn't find what I required. That said, this is a good Benrinnes for a very attractive price, and I'd recommend buying it.
Score : 87
To Be Listened While Sipping :
Suzie Ungerleider - The Wilds
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