BenRiach Heart of Speyside

Spicy. Honey. Better on second sip.

Nose - Ripe pears, floral, thin honey Taste - Light floral honey sweetness, gentle warmth, fresh overrripe pears, creamy mouthfeel, dried apples Finish - Lingering gentle warmth, light fruity bitterness, light fruity sour Score - 73/100 Final Thoughts - Not bad, but quite boring. I think the best thing this has going for it is the great mouthfeel for being only 40% abv. It's got a nice creamy/oily mouthfeel but other than that it's quite boring. One-dimensional and the finish has this weird subtle bitter/sour that's a bit distracting. Would I drink it if offered? - Maybe Would I specifically order it? - No Would I buy a bottle? - No

A little light, sweet, easy to drink. Drank neat.

Oak wood, spices, honey, nuts and fruits. And some peat. All in one. Maybe slightly unbalanced, but I enjoyed it. [129 PLN]