Benriach 16 Year Old

Benriach 16 Year Old

Benriach is an absolutely wonderful independent distillery with an extensive and somewhat experimental range of whiskies. I particularly love their sherry-influenced releases, but what about their core range? I find this distillery flourishes when offering ‘finished’ whiskies, but the core range can often come off as bland or uneventful by...

Score 79/100

Benriach 16 Year Old

I must say I expected more from this whisky at this age. It's good but not exciting. Nose is the best part of it. But lacking in other departments. Nose: honey, vanilla, almonds, caramel, sultanas Palate: Coffee beans, peach Finish: Coffee, sultanas, orange peel

Score 80/100

Benriach 16 Year Old

This expression, like the entry malt Heart of Speyside from BenRiach distillery, was launched in august 2004 for the first time. The nose if fresh, lots of grain, no so much fruit. But it’s not quite as outspoken as the Heart of Speyside. Rather closed, in my opinion. I get hazelnuts, toasted bread with vanilla and a layer of honey. On the palate...

Score 81/100

Benriach 16 Year Old

Nose: fresh and light, but it takes the profile of the younger versions to another level. Rather grainy, with notes of dark bread and toast. Less fruity. Instead more nutty notes. Some honey. Mouth: very nice, spicy start. There’s some very light peat smoke, but hardly recognizable and well integrated. Toffee and apples. Some peach. Spicy finish,...

Score 79/100