Benrinnes 18 1997 Distiller’s Art

On By MajorHopIn 85-89, Benrinnes, Scotch, Speyside

Benrinnes 18 Distillers Art

Price: $100 for 750ml

Distilled/Owned by: Benrinnes / Hunter Laing & Company

Region: Speyside

49.4% ABV

Aged For: 18 Years

Mashbill: 100% malted barley

Cask Type: Refill hogshead

Chill Filtered: No

Color Added: No

 

 

Color: White wine

Drank: Neat, in a glencairn

Nose: Vanilla, malt, honey white chocolate, white grapes, apples, citrus

Feel: Velvety

Taste: Croissants with butter and honey, malt, gentle oak, cream, vanilla, ginger, almond, and grapeskins

Finish: Light warmth and medium length, gentle oak and caramel with a bit of milk chocolate

Thoughts: This one had a very creamy butter consistency and flavor I can really get behind. The finish was a bit weak, but nose and palate were on point.

Score: 85 out of 100

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