Benriach 30 Year Old Authenticus Peated Whisky 700ml

Following on from the 21 Year Old and 25 Year Old Authenticus, BenRiach have now added this impressive 30 Year Old to the series. Expect a very intense Speyside malt whit notes of wild honey and peat on the nose, creamy vanilla, summer fruits and slight hint of cocoa on the palate, all infused sweet peat on the finish.

Nose: Thick bonfire smoke straight off the bat, then smoked applewood, burnt sandalwood, maple syrup and bacon, whisky glazed ribs, and roasted chestnuts. Then the spices come through with cinnamon, clove studded ham along with a rich sweetness of figs, prunes and Terry’s dark chocolate orange.

Palate: Thick, almost oily smoke to begin, then singed heather and nettles. The sweeteness is there with red currants and dates before a savoury note emerges; pheasant, leather and clove, all dusted with toasted coconut.

Finish: Lingering smoke, austere oak and aromatic spices.