Benriach peated cask strength batch 2

Was really impressed with this one, it’s on my “special occasion/moments shelf” if you were to infuse a Peat Bomb and a Sherry Bomb….this is what you get! No too Smokey but dark deep creamy Peated fruit. I would highly recommend this especially considering the ABV that offers a thick creamy long finish, but would also caution that this is not an Islay whisky so if you looking for those Islay flavours you won’t find it here.

Color: Sunny rose gold. Nose: Nutty Oloroso shines through light earthy peat. Whiffs of classic Speyside orchard blossoms as well. Palate: Thick, hazy peat smoke jumps right out. Complementing it is a fruity malt smoothness, accented with a pleasant bitterness, like cacao seeds or espresso. Finish: More of the bitter notes, with dark chocolate and maybe even a little black licorice cut with smooth banana. Diluted: Singed wildflowers and dry honeycomb on the nose. Campfire smore made with ruby chocolate comes alive on the palate. More richness emerges on the finish -- bananas become bananas foster.