Benriach 1976 The Whisky Fair Cask 3558 47.4% 1976

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Words of Whisky (93)

Well, difficult. Most other reviewers seem to prefer the BenRiach #3550. I must say I like both but the #3558 contains less dominant grapefruit and adds lovely vanilla which make it stand out a bit. The #3550 lacks a bit of punch as well (it seems younger, although thatâ€

Nose
Interesting how similar casks can play in the same league and still bring lots of differences. Vanilla is the key to this one, the fruit is sweeter and less tropical. At the same time, a bit more wood and more expressive notes of menthol. Vanilla again, fruit cake. More wood influence, which makes it a tad nuttier, "darker" and warmer. Less tangerine, less grapefruit. Hints of ginger.

Taste
Now it gets taken over by the grapefruit, just like the #3550. Still a bit more vanilla and toffee. Spicier and more powerful, I would say. Pepper and ginger.

Finish
Slightly dry and minty. Grapefruit as well, you guessed it.

BOW (93)