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Whisky: BenRiach 25 year old
Age: 25 years
Type: Single malt
   
Bottled: 2006
Cask Type: Oloroso, Bourbon and Fresh Oak
Strength: 50%
   
Distillery: BenRiach Distillery
Country: Scotland: Speyside
   
 
Date: 01-03-2014
Nose: Freshly sour, marzipan, a hint of apricot, gentle pepper.
Flavour: Some pear, peppery, a hint of asphalt, blue berries, dark wood, vanilla, subtle.
Body: Precious, round, gentle oily.
Comments: Well crafted while maintaining character. Would've preferred some rough edges though.
Rating: ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ +--- ---- (8.25)