Sigh...
When raindrop falls on Benrinnes, it either becomes delicious Glenfarclas, obscure yet tasty Benrinnes, or if it is unlucky, it will turn into Glenallachie.
Description: official bottling, matured for 12 years and bottled at a rare 43% ABV (40% was the standard).
Nose: grassy verging on vegetable, like a salty camphor spray, with an off-note of tulip and a soapy edge.
Mouth: a light bodied, cold bitter herbal tea with cinnamon, cloves, a touch of citrus and caramelised sugar.
Finish: short and bitter, notes of radish, slightly honeyd.
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The Verdict: no, just no. It simply won’t do. It is not even interestingly bad. I’m not ging to waste any more of my time here.
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| Score: 73 |
Nose: 16 |
Taste: 18 |
| Finish: 19 |
Balance: 21 |
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< 75: undrinkable, avoid at all costs
75-79: acceptable, give it a try but don't spend to much money on it
80-84: average, enjoyable whiskies mostly easy sippable entry-level single malt
85-89: above average drams, often well aged expressions, open your wallet
90-94: excellence, sorry kids no x-mas presents this year, daddy needs this bottle
95-99: divinity, call your bank manager for another mortgage on your house |
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