Benriach The Smoky Twelve Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Rating and Review | Wine Enthusiast
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Benriach The Smoky Twelve Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Rating
95
Price
$65
Brand
Category
Alcohol
46%
Bottle Size
750 ml
Issue Date
12/31/2021
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Toffee and cocoa aromas nestle with mild peat on the nose. The palate mingles toffee and dark chocolate with dried cranberry and tart lemon peel. Adding water brings peat smoke and black pepper forward, plus a hint of anise and vanilla into the drying finish. This is a 12-year-old single malt matured in casks that held bourbon, Sherry and Marsala. Kara Newman 

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*Products deemed unacceptable (receving a rating below 80 points) are not reviewed.

98-100

Classic
The Pinnacle of quality

94-97

Superb
A great achievement

90-93

Excellent
Highly recommended

87-89

Very Good
Often good value; well recommended

83-86

Good
Suitable for everyday consumption, often good value

80-82

Acceptable
Can be employed


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