Producing WhiskyCast has given me the opportunity to taste some really amazing whiskies, and I’m pleased to share my tasting notes with you here. You can search my entire database of tasting notes from this page, and I hope you’ll find it useful.
BenRiach’s Rachel Barrie blended this single malt from a combination of ex-Bourbon, Sherry, virgin oak, and Bordeaux red wine casks using both peated and unpeated spirit. The nose has a kiss of smoke along with toasted oak, butterscotch, honey, dried flowers, and tree fruits. The taste has notes of toasted vanilla with a light hint of smoke, grilled fruits, baking chocolate, subtle spices, and a hint of toasted marshmallows. Adding water opens up woody notes of pine needles and sap, sandalwood, and a hint of honey. The finish is very long with gentle spices, toasted oak, a hint of smoke, and grilled fruits. (February, 2021)
