Very nice! Love those buns 😍

Glad you enjoyed them, Colin 🥃

Last week, we had a superb Benriach tasting. All five drams were thoroughly enjoyed. There are a couple of tasting packs left yo buy so if you'd like to taste these beauts, please let me know. Cheers 🥃

5 older expressions from BenRiach BenRiach Claret Wood, Burgundy Wood, Solstice, Authenticus, Solstice and Albariza review and tasting notes

Thoughts on last night’s epic BenRiach tasting with @pswhisky.bsky.social

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Thank you, Mike 🥃

Thank you, Patrick 🥃

Thanks for a great tasting @whiskyodyssey.bsky.social & @whiskypatrick.bsky.social . Overall thoughts on these and would you consider buying any? #pswhisky

Dram 5. The 18yo Albariza is one of my favourite whiskies ever. This 22yo is almost as good, really enjoyed it! Would certainly have another #pswhisky

Final thoughts on Dram 5 #pswhisky

Dram 5. Palate: Mouth-watering and chewy. A real fresh zinginess, almost effervescent, with thick, berry jams and fresh, juicy fruits. Sweet, herbal peat, maple syrup, smoked meats, prunes, and some savoury spices, mace, star anise #pswhisky

Let’s taste Dram 5. Palate and finish, please… #pswhisky

Dram 5. Nose: Seems like a light-medium peat, more woody/herbal, and quite creamy. Sweet orange, floral honey, raspberry yoghurt, prunes, crepes with cinnamon and sugar #pswhisky

Let’s find out more about dram 5…thoughts on appearance and nose, please #pswhisky

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Dram 5
Whisky: Benriach 22yo Albariza
Released: 2017
Cask: Ex-bourbon / PX finish
Abv: 46%
Price: At auction for ~£130
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Dram 4. Much lighter than the previous 3 drams. Certainly not unpleasant, but doesn't have the punch of the others #pswhisky

Final thoughts on Dram 4 #pswhisky

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Dram 4. Palate: Medium viscosity. Huge gooseberry note, almost like a sauvignon blanc. Herbal, burning pine needles. The sweet lemon citrus is still present, as are the tropical fruits. Something salty on the finish, salted nuts. Certainly lighter than dram 3 #pswhisky

Getting the gooseberry on the palate

Let’s see what the palate and finish hold for us. Please taste Dram 4 when ready #pswhisky

Dram 4. Nose: Light peat and tropical fruit. Barrel char, guava, pineapple, honey, sweet citrus #pswhisky

Alrighty then! Let’s give Dram 4 a go. Thoughts on appearance and nose, please #pswhisky

Dram 4
Whisky: Benriach 21yo Authenticus
Released: 2006
Cask: Bourbon & Sherry casks
Abv: 46%
Price: At auction for ~£100
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Dram 3. Been wanting to try this whisky for many years and I'm not disappointed! Would love to try the 15yo release as well #pswhisky

Final thoughts on Dram 3 #pswhisky

Nice. I agree. Definitely more of a meaty pork than beefy note.

Never got a soapiness. Maybe that was the floral note I detected.

Dram 3. Palate: This is thick and chewy. Sweet peat and sweet meats, and there's something wonderfully perfumed, floral. A tropical fruitiness, papaya, mango, combined with earthy smoke and light ash, meat, and umami notes. Also some light spice. Fantastic combination. #pswhisky

Now dive in for a taste of Dram 3. Palate and finish, please… #pswhisky