Benriach The Smoky Twelve

I love what it brings to the table at this price point.

Smoke, salt, malt, rosey apples. Touch of vanilla. Charcoal and peppery taste.

Nice smoke and finish but not my favorite upfront flavor

Nose: orange, faint smoke, coffee, hazelnuts Palate: orange, peat earthiness, very mild smoke, chocolate. Medium viscosity Finish: malt, fruits, spicy, creamy As a peathead I wouldn’t classify this as “smoky” but the peat is noticeable and adds a nice backbone to the whisky. Even without the peat I think this would be an enjoyable dram; it’s not sickly sweet like some of its other speyside counterparts and I appreciate a nice citrus flavor in scotch. Would be a nice springtime whisky - not too heavy and not too light.