SMWS 36.40 (Benrinnes 8 yo 1999/2008)

SMWS 36.40 (Benrinnes 8 yo 1999/2008)

2008, SMWS
Single malt - Speyside
Pale gold
60.3% ABV
Dram

Nose: Pear, ginger, lemon sweets, brass polish, butter, magic marker, hints of vanilla.
Mouthfeel: Medium body, quite static, warm.
Tasting: Sweet salty. Vanilla, ginger, lemon sweets, cherry, butter, magic marker. With water, more peanuts, saltier, less lemon.
Finish: Medium. Warm, peanuts, vanilla, ginger.

Comments:

Very strong, with the usual characteristics of strong whiskies - butter, pear, magic marker. I like the sudden appearance of salt and peanuts with water, changes the character of the whisky just a little in the right direction.

Verdict:

I like this.