Review #: 501
Description: Benriach Heart of Speyside
Spirit: Scotch
Background: This is an entry level bottling from the Speyside distillery of Benriach. Unpeated, no age, and under $30 for a bottle, let’s see how low the bar is.
Distillery – Benriach
Bottler – Benriach
Brand – Benriach
Selection – N/A
ABV – 40%
Age – NAS
Nose – Very malty, bran flakes, green apple, honey, toast and jam
Taste – Light and sweet, honey, melon, vanilla cream, peach
Finish – Malt, light oak, heavy vanilla, sweet but fleeting, little prickle of black pepper lingers with toasted bread
Score: 5
Would I buy a bottle? Yes
Thoughts: A nice, malty bottle that is extremely affordable but not sure if it is still an offering. Too bad because this would be a great bottle to just have on the bar.