BenRiach Authenticus - 21 years - Peated Malt

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BenRiach Authenticus, 21 years
seventh batch, bottled 28.10.2010
70 centiliter , Distillery bottling, 46%
Official website

Bought 2011-11-25, SEK 990 = 14,14 SEK/cl Unopened

Mu comments:
Finally got the 2010 batch! My score: ?? p

Tasting notes from whiskyfun: Official tasting notes:

Benriach 21yo Authenticus (46%, OB, circa 2007)
This one is a very controversial whisky. Some people think it’s almost Ardbeg-like, others are more hesitant... I must say the first batch didn’t overwhelm me but when I tried this one (it’s the third batch I think) I though it was way better IMO. Let’s dig a little deeper into it if you please... Colour: pale gold. Nose: well, in Scotland’s mainland I think only the early Broras had this typical Islay character. Smoke and peat of course but also seaweed, shells, wet stones, wet raw wool and soaked grains. Then we get a little pepper, bitter oranges, smoked tea and walnut skins. And dried kelp. Moray isn’t far from the sea, after all.... Mouth: it’s on the palate that the resemblance with the Islayers from the south shore is most striking. Dry, phenolic, smoky, herbal (hawthorn tea, chlorophyll), malty, with hints of lavender honey (which hasn’t much to do with lavender as far as taste is concerned) and a very pleasant earthiness. And roots. Finish: long, getting interestingly hotter once you swallowed it, with only the ‘peat’ remaining but for a long time. This Authenticus really grew on me, sample after sample!
SGP:327 (wazzat?) - 86 points. NOSE An explosion of smoke and peat, in combination with teasing hints of honey, apples and spices.
COLOUR Rich golden.
TASTE Rich peat, in perfect harmony with honey, chocolate, raisins and oakwood, followed by a cascade of spices rolling over the palate.


BenRiach Authenticus, 21 years seventh batch, bottled 28.10.2010	70 centiliter , Distillery bottling, 46% Official website
Bought 2011-11-25, SEK 990 = 14,14 SEK/cl	Unopened
Mu comments: Finally got the 2010 batch!	My score: ?? p
Tasting notes from whiskyfun:	Official tasting notes:
Benriach 21yo Authenticus (46%, OB, circa 2007) This one is a very controversial whisky. Some people think it’s almost Ardbeg-like, others are more hesitant... I must say the first batch didn’t overwhelm me but when I tried this one (it’s the third batch I think) I though it was way better IMO. Let’s dig a little deeper into it if you please... Colour: pale gold. Nose: well, in Scotland’s mainland I think only the early Broras had this typical Islay character. Smoke and peat of course but also seaweed, shells, wet stones, wet raw wool and soaked grains. Then we get a little pepper, bitter oranges, smoked tea and walnut skins. And dried kelp. Moray isn’t far from the sea, after all.... Mouth: it’s on the palate that the resemblance with the Islayers from the south shore is most striking. Dry, phenolic, smoky, herbal (hawthorn tea, chlorophyll), malty, with hints of lavender honey (which hasn’t much to do with lavender as far as taste is concerned) and a very pleasant earthiness. And roots. Finish: long, getting interestingly hotter once you swallowed it, with only the ‘peat’ remaining but for a long time. This Authenticus really grew on me, sample after sample! SGP:327 (wazzat?) - 86 points.	NOSE An explosion of smoke and peat, in combination with teasing hints of honey, apples and spices. COLOUR Rich golden. TASTE Rich peat, in perfect harmony with honey, chocolate, raisins and oakwood, followed by a cascade of spices rolling over the palate.