BenRiach 1991 Gaja Barolo Finish (D&M) Tasting Notes and Ratings.

BenRiach 1991 Gaja Barolo Finish (D&M)

Added on Thursday, Dec 11, 2008 at 11:45 PM

Bottler:

Age:	17 yrs	Type:	Scotch
Vintage:	1991	Subtype:	Single Malt
ABV:	57.50 %	Region:	Speyside
Price:	$120	Availability:	Specialty Stores

Exclusively for D&M liquors as part of their Aficionados' Club.

Bottled July 2008 251 bottles Cask no. 4490

Member Ratings and Notes

Adam

Spicy and woody for sure, rather sharp and peppery (as in red peppers, serrano, etc) with a kick. I'm not exactly sure what the finish has done here, but it seems to have impacted the brand of spice and contributed to a rounder palate. Medium sweet. I definitely like this, but it's a bit of an oddball and I'm not sure when/how I'd most want to drink it... maybe it's time I tried some single malt scotch with Mexican food!

Retaste: Gets better as the bottle drains. Fairly sweet, deep fruit and unusual spice festival. B/B+

Chris

N: Funky nose, figs and apricots, strong and pungent fruit.
P: Hmmm! Redonkulously sweet. Maybe too sweet?
F: A little smoke powers through the fruit at the end. And the sweetness subsides just enough.
Bizarre and quite good.

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