Scott_E
BenRiach Septendecim 17 Year
Single Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed
July 24, 2017 (edited October 7, 2017)
Sitting with my oldest watching an extremely intense movie on this Saturday evening. A sample provided by Lee finds me tonight while we sit back for the and go for the ride.
A briny peat "announces it’s presence with authority" Not over the top. Dig deeper and accents of rubber hose are found. Cherry wood smoked ham begin to appear provide that sweet yet salty savory combination. Subtle honeyed-vanilla sweetness with the savory smoked aromas round out the the salty-brininess and primes you for that first sip. All these aroma come over a length of time and patience is rewarding.
Oily and dense, cigar ash is the dominate flavor, but not overpowering. Cedar wood and, again, brine with a light brown sugar sweetness provide, similarly to the aromas, a salty-sugary combination. Dr. Pepper soda flavor and a touch of black pepper spice works its way on the fade and into the finish.
The finish is long and ashy with salted caramels and a touch of drying wood.
The balance of salt, sweet and peat is near perfect. A slow, complex sipper where you find yourself getting lost in the whisky and your thoughts. Well-crafted. Well-balanced. Well-enjoyed. [Dry Glass: Smoked glazed ham][90/100][Tasted: 7/22/17]
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Rubber hose ... savoury ham ... Dr Pepper ... LOL, but you're absolutely spot on. Great review.