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BenRiach
Whisky: BenRiach 1999-2011
Age: 12 years
Type: Single malt
   
Distilled: 08-1999
Bottled: 11-2011
Cask Type: Bourbon Hogshead; Recasked to Virgin Oak on 12-07-2010
Cask #: 5699
Bottle #: 174/293
Strength: 57.9%
   
Distillery: BenRiach Distillery
Bottler: Versailles
Country: Scotland: Speyside
   
 
Date: 31-03-2012
Nose: Sweet, tangarines, currants, citrus, custard, leaves.
Flavour: Citrus, wood, semolina, spicy, chili, dusty, vanilla, cream pudding.
Body: Oily, stimulating, dynamic, lasting finish.
Comments: Turns out quite beautiful after adding a little water.
Rating: ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ +--- ---- (8.25)