SMWS 36.43 (Benrinnes 9 yo 1999/2009)

SMWS 36.43 (Benrinnes 9 yo 1999/2009)

2009, SMWS
Single malt - Speyside
Yellow gold
59.9% ABV
Dram

Nose: Peaches, lemons, honey, new plastic, salt, hints of mint, hints of leather. With water, more peaches, figs, tamarind.
Mouthfeel: Medium body, astringent, thickens.
Tasting: Bitter sour. Tobacco, mint, peaches, lemons, mint, liquorice, tamarind, hints of salt caramel. With water, more peaches, figs, saltier.
Finish: Long. Honey, mint, peaches.

Comments:

Lip-smacking, a little tart and drying in the mouth. Nice fruity elements, particularly the tamarind, which is intense and very unusual. I also like the lemons and peaches. Surprisingly not sweet at all.

Verdict:

I like this.