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BenRiach Curiositas 10 Year
Single Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed
March 11, 2022 (edited January 18, 2023)
Nose - Sweet clean smoke, watered down honey, light pear, gentle floral & citrus notes
Taste - Gentle, lightly ashy smoke, black peppercorn heat/tingle, pear, watered down honey, light lemon biscuit, very "clean" malt forward spirit
Finish - Lingering gentle ashy smoke, black peppercorn spice, watered down honey, charcoal
Score - 80/100
Final Thoughts - This is a very basic, inoffensive malt forward Scotch. The peat in this one isn't too intense and it is a fairly clean ashy smoke vibe. Very gentle malt notes, light pear, watered down honey with a hint of lemon zest in the background. Not overly complex, and no off putting notes, just a bit boring. I feel as if this would get lost in a cocktail and is best sipped neat. This is one of those where there's not much to it so you have a pour when you want something to sip on as you're out doing yardwork or something.
Would I drink it if offered? - Yes
Would I specifically order it? - No
Would I buy a bottle? - No
NOTE - All reviews are done without factoring in price.
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