This wee dram was launched on the 21.12.2010 the shortest day of the year, therefore was given the name BenRiach Solstice. A 15 year-old heavily-peated dram with an almost mulled wine and cinnamon taste, this in itself gave this dram a christmas feel from the onset. It is a warming perfect dram you would want to sip on a cold, windy night, certainly fit for a winter warmer. For me Benriach undersold this whisky! It also has a summer fruitiness which makes it drinkable at anytime of the year. It has a wonderful burnt orange and ruby pinknness, so pleasing to the eye.
These bottlings won't last long on the shelves when word gets round! The problem with whiskies like these - they don't last long, and soon become but a distant memory. We can only wait to see what other gems are waiting round the corner in the Benriach story? Well packaged and presented, a must for your christmas stocking!!
Scoring
4 out of 4 points for flavour that is oozing quality
3 out of 3 points for presentation and style – Really nice colouring
3 out of 3 points on cost... and is it worth it's money? Definitely!!
10/10+
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