Benriach 2008 13 YO - A Winter’s Tale

12 Nov

Benriach 2008 13 YO - A Winter’s Tale, 56.5 %

Another independent bottling from Wemyss Malts. Distilled 2008 and bottled 2022. A single cask release (hogshead).

The Benriach 2008 13 YO - A Winter’s Tale will be released in Norway next week at NOK 1679 (14981001).

Nose: Vanilla and ripe apples. Honey and hints of leather.

Taste: Rich and peppery. Toasted oak. Rich and fruity. Hints of leather again.

Finish: Medium long finish. Pepper and orchard fruits all the way. Mildly oaky in the end.

Comment: Christmas time is here again!

Score 86/100

Sláinte!
- Thomas