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Whisky Review: BenRiach 25 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

We review BenRiach 25 Years Old, a quarter century old Scotch single malt whisky aged in a combination of Oloroso sherry, ex-bourbon, ex-Burgundy and new oak.

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Benriach 25 Years Old

Tasting Notes

About:

This spirit is 93.6 proof, made from 100% malted barley, aged for 25 years in a combination of Oloroso sherry, ex-bourbon, ex-Burgundy and new oak. Expect to pay, on average, $229 for a 750 mL.
Appearance:
The whisky is very clear, a medium honey color and forms fat, uniform legs.
Nose:
The BenRiach 25 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky has a wonderful nose! It’s rich and sweet like Chinese almond cookies, malty, with the barest hint of smoke – like smoke that has traveled some distance to your nose. At the very end there’s a bit of green – hay starting to dry.
Palate:
Smooth on the palate, balanced and round. I tasted dark cherries and vanilla poundcake. The long finish is all black tea tannins.
Finish:
Comments:
This whisky is lovely. No two ways about it. I look forward to sampling more of Dr. Barrie’s work.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Cindy Capparelli

Cindy Capperelli is the visionary founder of Portland Bitters Project, established in 2014 with the ambition to craft the finest bitters available. Today, her bitters are savored across the United States and internationally, enhancing cocktails with expressive flavors. In addition to her entrepreneurial endeavors, Cindy shares her expertise as an instructor at two Portland colleges. She also engages with private groups, distilleries, and maker's spaces, advocating for the use of high-quality ingredients and time-honored techniques. Cindy empowers her students with the confidence and knowledge to create exceptional drinks at home, experiment with tinctures, and enrich their overall food and beverage experiences.

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