BenRiach 1997 26 Years Single Malt Whisky

Oh lovely, that's rather a nice one! 🥃 Getting 'honey' and 'wheat' right off, with a lovely 'buttery' mouthfeel. A gentle hint of 'smoke' in the background, not too much. Finish is all 'toffee' and 'grain', lasting ages. 🍯 0.0 is good, 2.0 is great - this one's solidly in the 'great' camp! A proper sippin' whisky. 😊 Just a note... this is lovely, but the 'smoke' is a bit shy, eh? Could do wi' a touch more. But the 'toffee'... oh yes. 👌

Right, so on the nose I'm getting real lovely honey and a bit of apple, like a proper autumn orchard. 🍯🍎 Tastes proper smoth and creamy, with some vanilla and a hint of spice – maybe cinnamon? 🍰🔥 Finish is medium, leaving a nice warmth that lingers. Quite moreish, this one! 😋👍 Occasional notes of oak come through too. 🌳 Really pleasant experience.

Oh, this one's quite the journey! 🥃 First sip hits you with a gentle warmth, like a hearth fire on a chilly evening. There's a subtle sweetness—maybe honey or dried fruit—mingling with a hint of smoke. The finish is smooth, with a lingering oakiness that just feels comforting. 🍂 Sometimes I get a touch of spice, almost like cinnamon, but it's not overpowering. Really enjoyable to savour slowly. 😌 Just a note—there's a faint nuttiness in there, though it might be my imagination!

Right, so this one... it's got this lovely smokiness, but not overdone 🌫️. Then you get hit with some stewed apple and a bit of cinnamon, maybe? 🍎 There's a wee hint of cherry in there too, and a finish that's kinda like... toasty oak? It's proper warming. A good sip, that. 👍