BenRiach 30 Year Old 1979

Benriach 16 Year Old

At the end of 2020 BenRiach announced they would give the core-range a completely new look – and a new recipe. Well, I would very much like to find out more, but before I do that I wish to acclimatize my taste buds with this 16 years old BenRiach from 2014. It’s from an era where ‘matured in oak casks’ was all you could find on the label. It has...

Score 85/100

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 1988 Virgin Oak (for Belgium)

Our very own Belgian Malt Maniac Bert Bruyneel selected this cask (bourbon hogshead 4019, bottled in 2008 by Premium Spirits, Belgium, 290 bts). The nose keeps you waiting, but after a bit of patience you’ll get an extraordinary combination of vanilla (lots and lots), baked apples and oak. A lot of grain as well. This is definitely the virgin oak...

Score 86/100

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