Benriach Sauterne Cask Finish, 15 year, 46% abv.

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Here are my own taste notes and rating from last night's dinner and tasting for:

Benriach Sauterne Cask Finish, 15 year, 46% abv.

Neat:

Nose: Jelly roll cake bursts forth with Turkish delight essences; orange treacle, ice wine notes evolve; strawberry rhubarb pie and baked apples with cinnamon sprinkles rounding out this inviting expression.

Palate: Smooth and creamy, mangoes, spice and intriguing chocolate macaroons create the flavorful theme.

Finish: Long, intermittent flashes of spice, woody meteoric elements flying by for just a moment with sweet grape surge and a butterscotch epilogue.

Comments: A most enjoyable dram with a unique and definite enhancement with the sauterne cask finish.

Rating: 85
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