Very good review score, 85 out of 100
A neutral nose gives way to apples, quinces, lemons and exotic spice on the palate, with interesting development and a lingering heat.
- apple
- armagnac
- barley
- cardamom
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By Ruben
Benrinnes is a Diageo-owned Speyside Scotch whisky distillery near Aberlour. Whisky production at the site began in 1826.
A neutral nose gives way to apples, quinces, lemons and exotic spice on the palate, with interesting development and a lingering heat.
Turntable Unplugged
A beautifully surprising Benrinnes, combining grapefruit zest, toasted pine nuts, salty cured ham and vegetable oils with a long, elegant finish.
Tart apples, roasted tea, bread dough and citrus combine with a pleasantly sour edge, while the well-dosed Fino finish adds subtlety rather than overpowering…
A little underwhelming: the flavours are OK but undefined and lacklustre, though there may be a more expressive malt underneath.