BenRiach 10 Year

benriach flat no complexity pear slightr creamy 1 flatness again, not much complexity, oaky, you get a little sweetness on the tip of your tongue, slight pear, light drink really and you get a hit of bitterness at the back 1 oaky, mid sustain 1.5 1.25 Mellow flat mid pep vanilla caramel light .25 Mild fruits liken to Orange citrusy, oily complexity, dense, oaky and oaky bitterness 1 Heat oaky burn. Mid sustain 1 0.75

It doesn't stand out, it's a smooth, pretty tasty scotch. I'd almost say a perfect starter for someone just getting into scotch. I'm more for big, bold flavors, so it's not my favorite, but it's not bad at all really.

Very smooth

Light amber color. It takes a bit to settle, but there is a rich nose of cereal, white sugar, vanilla, raisin, oat, honey, heather and orange citrus zest. This is a farm-pretty Speyside for sure. The palate is honeyed malt, apple, pear orchard fruits, biscuity cookies and honeyed tea. Has a very sugary, vanilla finish with subtle black pepper, brown sugar, dried apricot, and banana notes. This is Speyside done right. It's original, but familiar. I could easily see this becoming a favorite in the years to come.

Lemon, vanilla, and a sour note on the nose. Berries, pepper, and cereal on the palate, with some lemon on the finish.