Benriach 1976 35 Year Old Cask #6967

Benriach Curiositas 10 Year Old Peated

I bought this bottle in East Tennessee driving back from Nashville to Norfolk last summer. Obviously, L22 can’t be the year for Benriach. Perhaps that is the day? So the 22nd day of the 07th month of the 10 year? So this bottle would be from 2010? Just a guess really. That would make my previous review from 2005 and not 2004 like I said. All just...

Score 84/100

Benriach Curiositas 10 Year Old Peated

Got this bottle for a Father's Day gift. Nose: alcohol hits first. Then you pick up the peat which dominates the nose. Behind the peat I pick up faint floral scent. Taste: neat, the peat taste dominates with alcohol and some good heat. With a bit of water, it opens up pear and green apple typical of a Speyside. The peat is still there but it...

Score 81/100

BenRiach Single Cask nation 17 yo

Nose: Peat reek with some tar , which gives way to fruit after the initial heavy aromas are lessened. Apple, banana peel. Vanilla. Palate: Massive peat avalanche with pepper. Starting sweeter then getting dry and more woody with accentuated pepper. On the second wave we get back to the fruity notes : apples and hints of banana. Finish : Lots of...

Score 89/100

Benriach Curiositas 10 Year Old Peated

I’ve always been adamant about my love for this distillery. When I try something from them, I WANT to like it. Usually I do. With such a variety of products, it’s often hit or miss with these guys. This 10 yo Curiositas is a hit. Here’s my take on it. Nose: Cola and ginger ale on the nose. There’s a strong honey character here. Frosted Flakes...

Score 87/100