BenRiach 26 Year Old 1978

Benriach Curiositas 10 Year Old Peated

I’ve reviewed a couple of Peated Benriachs before (The Arumticus Fumosus & Heredotus Fumosus) and quite liked those back then. Both were finished heavily peated expressions, and it’s interesting to try a non-finished young peated BenRiach. That’s what the Curiositas is, exactly! Benriach Curiositas , 10 yo , 40% ABV, £27 (buy here) Nose: Peat,...

Score 85/100

Benriach 12 Year Old

I once had the misfortune of tasting a 20 year old and vowed never to touch BenRiach again. Luckily I changed my mind and decided to forgive the distillery and uncorked this 12 year old expression. The first nose is instant bourbon which is quite delightfully interesting. Instantly transporting you to a carnival of aromas where vanilla, coconut,...

Score 86/100

BenRiach ‘Generations’ 1988 Gaja barolo Cask #4423 (Singapore)

Nose: A bit of apple cider on the nose which does not stay a long time… better give this one a little time to breath as we call it. ,On second wave come some dried figs cherubs and spice. then a lot of fig jam on buttered bread and some dough and vanilla. Palate: Dried fruit compote. Winey tannins Sweet juices juxtaposed by espresso and dark...

Score 90/100

Benriach 12 Year Old Heredotus Fumosus Pedro Ximinez Peated

Nose: medicinal peat strikes right away, but it is followed by intense sweetness from the sherry casks. Smoldering bonfires and sweet dark fruit syrup. Quite lovely. Taste: those tingling peat notes dance around the palate, followed by an ashen smokiness. Could easily be mistaken for an Islay. But then there is the sweetness of black cherry...

Score 92/100