BenRiach 12 Year

Fruchtig, leichte Schärfe, langer Abgang leicht nussig

Smooth all through with fruity Christmas taste

Honey vanilla and that's about it. It didn't make that much of an impression with me but others in the tasting group seem to like it and the bottle got demolished by the end of the night

Nose - Honey, hint of dried stone fruits, apple & pear, hint of sweet roasted nuts, vanilla Taste - Honey, light gentle warmth, vanilla, apple/pear cider, hint of sour/fruity bitter, creamy mouthfeel Finish - Honeyed cider, light heat, creamy mouthfeel lingers, light orchard fruit sweets taper off Score - 74/100 Final Thoughts - So this was only a marginal improvement over their NAS "Heart of Speyside" in that it had a tiny bit more "depth" that made it feel a tiny bit older. Added a little more fruit to the nose & palate, but otherwise pretty one-dimensional. Slightly less off-putting bitter/sour but not much. Would I drink it if offered? - Maybe Would I specifically order it? - No Would I buy a bottle? - No

Very heavy sherry. To sweet for me