Benrinnes 1991 Berry Brothers and Rudd

Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1992 Diageo Special Releases

I confess, I have a soft spot for the Diageo Special Releases, even more so in these last few years. Because of some more disposable income, I can afford one of those now and again. But I did not buy this one, no, it was a sample given to me by my friend Bart A who also goes by the handle Foamy. Thanks, buddy! A creamy nose that bursts with...

Score 87/100

Benrinnes 17 Year Old Maltman

Benrinnes is one of the few distilleries to use worm tubs instead of the more common condensors. This makes, dixit Diageo, for a unique character. The lion’s share of the 2,5 million liters produced every year, disappears into their blends Johnnie Walker, J&B and Crawford’s. The Meadowside Blending Company from Andy Hart, was able to put their...

Score 81/100

Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1985

Nose: what seems to start a bit sulphury actually stays clear of really bad aromas, with just some notes of gunpowder and a case of matchsticks. I don’t like sulphur but this is okay, especially since there are lots of nutty aromas (Nutella) and nice fruits (berries, prunes, cherries) to counterbalance it. Surprisingly sweet (demerara sugar)....

Score 79/100

Benrinnes 25 Year Old 1996 Carn Mor Celebration of the Cask

Celebration of the Cask is a series by Carn Mor, the label of Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers, in which they – as the name suggests – bottle delicious single casks that contain exclusive malts. For example, there is currently a Benrinnes in my glass that was distilled in 1996 and was allowed to rest on a sherry butt for a quarter of a century....

Score 89/100