BenRiach 1982 11 Years Single Malt Whisky

Right, so here’s the thing about this one… First whiff and it’s like walkin through an old orchard after a bonfire 🔥🍂 A bit of that sweet, sticky toffee apple vibe, but then the peat creeps in — not too shouty, more like a damp wooly blanket left by the hearth. On the pallate it’s surprisinly gentle at first, warm honey and stewed pears 🍐 Then comes the spice — clove, a kick of black pepper, maybe a whisper of liquorice root. The smoke sort of sits at the back, just lingerin. Finish is meduim long, with a wisp of salted caramel and the faintest echo of a seaside breeze 🌊 Leaves you feelin like you’ve been sat by a fire out on the Hebrides, even if you’re just in yer livin room. Bit of a rollercoaster really — sweet, then savoury, then smoky — but it all ties together nice in the end. Deffo one to savour slowly. 🥃

This whisky's got a lovely smoky vibe, with a bit of honey sweetness. Really warms ye up nicely! 🥃😊