I’ve managed to find a whisky that’s been out, but is not very clearly available on Whiskybase. At least, I’ve not been able to find it. Let’s add it in a minute.
Anyway, I managed to get my hands on a sample of this one. I think it’s coming from a swap or some random samples I bought over the years. It’s been a while since I drank it so I’m not 100% sure what sample bottle it came from.
So, a 19 year old Benrinnes, bottled for Potstill in Vienna, apparently, an amazing shop full of whiskies. One for the list of things to ever get around to.
Sniff:
Fruity with peardrops, icing sugar and lemon curd. Straw, and after that there’s slightly glue-y hint.
Sip:
Sweet and candy like on the palate too. Quite strong, with a bit of alcohol burn. Simple syrup, a bit of a dusty texture, with hard candies, pear drops, Napoleon.
Swallow:
The finish is the first time I’m getting a bit of oak and barley. The candy flavors are toned down a notch.
As you might know from previous reviews of random Irish whiskeys, I’m not a huge fan of too sweet candy notes and this one has quite a lot of them. Therefore I’m not the biggest of fans, but I can see people liking this.
84/100
It’s still available from the shop in Vienna, for € 119, which isn’t too shocking in this day and age.
Benrinnes 1997, 19 years old, American White Oak Barrel, 57.5%, Potstill Edition