BenRiach 16 Year

Fruit and honey sweetness on the nose. Vanilla, nuttiness, and some pear on the palate. Creamy, rich, and smooth. Medium to long finish that balances honey sweetness with a touch of char smoke in the background. 91/100.

First sip was not great, not a lot to it in terms of complexity. Second sip was very smooth, still not a lot of depth but getting better. I can taste caramel. It is smooth and after a few sips has flavour. Not good enough for 16 years but a nice general drop 3 stars today.