51,4°
Distillery : Benrinnes - Speyside
3 Hogsheads
Independent Bottling
By La Maison du Whisky
Limited Edition
Single Malt
Bottled in 2019
Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured, Cask Strength
Totally Unpeated
In the early days of the Artist Collective range, which was born in 2017, you could find these sorts of suitably aged gems. Here we have a blend of 3 Hogsheads that have marinated for at least 22 years, and the number of bottles produced is not known. The label features an art work by David Crunelle entitled Intarsia (what does it mean?)
Let's Taste It :
Creamy honey, accompanied by a minty freshness. Some sprigs of straw. Ethereal vanilla, quartz crystals. Yellow plum pulp, melon, mashed banana, grapefruit. Greedy cereals, it's floral, jasmine, primrose, courgette flower. Light but robust wood in the background, a hint of smoke. On the palate, lemon zest, creamy flan, tarte Tatin, candied lychees, coconut. Toasted wheat, untreated wood, sawdust. Long finish, not too violent, but very well managed. Green tea, fir resin, maple syrup. Fried mushrooms with a knob of butter, slight touch of bitterness. Asparagus. Artichoke hearts.
In Short,
Benrinnes is a distillery I appreciate, but this one is truly impressive. The floral notes add complexity to a totally balanced nose, the palate is perfectly intense, and the finish is as long as a goods train. It's an excellent bottling, albeit a little expensive, but for connoisseurs it's worth the sacrifice.
Score : 90
To Be Listened While Sipping :
Sea Lemon - Crystals
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