Benrinnes Authentic Collection 1988 18 Years Single Malt Whisky

Whiskyspace Notes 2225

Jul 3, 2026, 24:42:35

Just had a dram and the nose hit me with lemon and pine needles, like a walk through a spruce forest after a sudden citrus storm 🍋. There’s a sweet syrupy side – think sugarcane syrup drizzled over straw – that balances a faint menthol chill. Mid‑palate you can almost taste terpenes and a clean, almost antiseptic aftertaste, but there’s no sulphur or any meaty notes, not even candles. It ends medium, leaving a subtle varnishy touch on the tongue. Quite a quirky mix, honestly.

Whiskyspace Notes 2172

Jun 28, 2026, 04:49:24

Ah, this one's a bit of a mixed bag for me. The nose hits you first with this bright lemon and pine thing, like a summer garden after rain, but not a hint of sulphur in sight – clean as anything. Then it's onto the palate, and there's this sweet, syrupy sugarcane kick that's almost like syrup but not cloying. I get hints of mint and something reminiscent of candles or varnish, strange but not unpleasant. The finish is medium, not too long, but that menthol edge lingers with a sharp, almost antiseptic note at the back. No meaty or heavy flavours here, just clean and crisp, though I can't say I'm a fan of that medicinal aftertaste. Still, it's got character, I'll give it that. 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 2141

Jun 27, 2026, 18:42:39

There's a light varnishy touch on the nose, like a drift of straw in a summer field, then a burst of citrus and lemon that slides into a minty menthol kick. The middle is sweet, a bit like sugarcane syrup, and the finish is clean and medium, with a faint antiseptic edge that reminds me of pine needles and terpenes. No sulphur at all, just the fresh, crisp mint and those similar notes lingering gently. 😊

Whiskyspace Notes 2080

Jun 26, 2026, 21:03:54

This one’s got a proper bright kick – sharp lemon and pine needles straight away, like walking through a forest after rain. There’s a clean, almost antiseptic sharpness in there, but not in a bad way, more like that minty toothpaste vibe. You don’t get any of that meaty or peaty stuff, just light and zesty. The syrupy sweetness creeps in mid-palate, maybe sugarcane syrup, but it’s not cloying. Strange how it reminds me of old-school drams, the kind before everything got too polished – proper varnishy touches and herbal terpenes, like stripping pine branches. No sulphur or funny chemical notes either, just pure, crisp citrus holding steady. Medium weight, easy going, with a lingering menthol coolness at the end. Not bad at all for a quiet evening by the fire. 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 1861

Jun 23, 2026, 21:06:55

Just had a dram that hit me with a burst of citrus and mint right off. Smelled like lemons and pine needles, with a sweet syrupy touch – reminded me of sugarcane syrup. No meaty or sulphur bits, which was a relief. There was a hint of varnishy and straw notes, almost like a summer barn. The finish was medium, leaving a slight antiseptic taste, clean and refreshing. Terpenes gave it that herbal edge. 🌲🍋