Benriach Smoke Season

At first rather dry and closed. But after only a week already opened up a lot. Very good: wood smoke, vanilla, saw dust (kind of), smooth, no bitterness, addictive. Very good combination with a porter!

A smoky sweet beginning gives way to a spicy ending that is multifaceted and tasty. There is depth and warmth, especially for a non age descript whisky, reminds me of a less in your face Ardbeg. Decent value and certainly worth trying.

Sweet peat. Quite nice.

This is a very good, peated Speyside. The nose is medicinal, but only a little. The palate combines sweetness with a good amount of smokiness, but not as strong as the average Islay whisky. The finish is long and packs a lot of heat. Adding water mellows out the heat, making this a very good, sipping Scotch.

Very peaty, smoked, but also a bit watered down.